There are 6 ways to get from Lakeland to Minneapolis by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly
best- Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane TPA - MSP
6h 46m$507–1,122Train to Orlando, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MCO - MSP
7h 12m$217–1,133Bus
- Take the bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center to Orlando Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
47h 57m$314–504Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
2d 1h$569–1,260Drive 1,530.2 mi
- Drive from Lakeland to Minneapoliscar 1,530.2 mi
26h 18m$280–404Amtrak Thruway to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SRQ - MSP
8h 56m$241–1,045
Lakeland to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $270 - $410 and takes 26h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Lakeland to Minneapolis is to Amtrak Thruway and fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $500 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Lakeland to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride at Rose St. and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via Winter Haven Transportation Center, Orlando Bus Station, Washington Union Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Lakeland station to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Lakeland Amtrak Station and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
The distance between Lakeland and Minneapolis is 1367 miles. The road distance is 1539.1 miles.
The best way to get from Lakeland to Minneapolis without a car is to bus which takes 47h 57m and costs $310 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Lakeland to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Lakeland to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Winter Haven Transportation Center station.
Lakeland to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lakeland Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lakeland to Minneapolis is to bus which takes 47h 57m and costs $310 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 2 days 1h.
What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Park & Ride at Rose St. to Minneapolis Bus Station via Winter Haven Transportation Center, Orlando Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 47h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 2d 1h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Tampa to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Tampa to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Orlando to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Orlando to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $460–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Lakeland to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Minneapolis is 1h behind Lakeland. It is currently 5:02 AM in Lakeland and 4:02 AM in Minneapolis.
Lakeland to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lakeland to Minneapolis is 1539 miles. It takes approximately 26h 18m to drive from Lakeland to Minneapolis.
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