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How to get fromLouisiana to Minnesotaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Louisiana to Minnesota by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MSY - MSP
    3h 12m
    $149–682

  2. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Rochester

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Rochester (RST)plane plane MSY - RST
    6h 22m
    $127–614

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    28h 51m
    $441–885

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus
    30h 20m
    $242–433

  5. Drive 1,192 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Minneapoliscar car 1,192 mi
    20h 21m
    $218–315

  6. Fly Lake Charles Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane LCH - MSP
    5h 29m
    $133–615

  7. Fly Lafayette Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane LFT - MSP
    5h 40m
    $143–615

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    30h 26m
    $391–746

Louisiana to Minnesota by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$441Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,049.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Louisiana, USA and Minnesota, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 28h 51m.

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