There are 7 ways to get from Lake Forest to Minneapolis by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MDW - MSP
5h 2m$84–493Bus via Kenosha
cheapest- Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airportbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548
11h 22m$66–115Bus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
10h 20m$120–257Train
- Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
10h 32m$140–281Drive 376.2 mi
- Drive from Lake Forest to Minneapoliscar 376.2 mi
6h 36m$69–100Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lake Forest. to Clybourntrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ORD - MSP
4h 57m$230–464Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airportbus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MKE - MSP
5h 34m$613–1,022
Lake Forest to Minneapolis by train, bus, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Forest to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Forest to Minneapolis is to train and fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $230 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Forest to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Sheridan Rd & Washington St and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan and Milwaukee Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Forest to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Lake Forest. and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
The distance between Lake Forest and Minneapolis is 399 miles. The road distance is 378.4 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Forest to Minneapolis without a car is to bus which takes 10h 20m and costs $120 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Lake Forest to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Lake Forest to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan station.
Lake Forest to Minneapolis train services, operated by Metra, depart from Lake Forest. station.
The best way to get from Lake Forest to Minneapolis is to bus which takes 10h 20m and costs $120 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $290 and takes 10h 32m.
What companies run services between Lake Forest, IL, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
You can take a train from Lake Forest. to Minneapolis Bus Station via Waukegan, Sheridan Rd & Washington St, 2253 N Belvidere Rd, Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan, Water & Chicago - Circle K, and Milwaukee Intermodal Station in around 10h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lake Forest. to Government Plaza Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 10h 32m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Lake Forest. to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Water & Chicago - Circle K
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $35–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $6–14
Bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $6–14
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Forest to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Water & Chicago - Circle K station.
Lake Forest to Minneapolis train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Forest to Minneapolis is 378 miles. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Lake Forest to Minneapolis.
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