There are 8 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, train, or bus
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MSP - MDW
2h 6m$58–348Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
8h 57m$132–272Bus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
9h 22m$62–132Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Chicago406.8 mi
6h 43mDrive 406.8 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Chicagocar 406.8 mi
6h 43m$75–108Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSP - ORD
2h 17m$226–396Fly to South Bend, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to South Bend (SBN)plane MSP - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
4h 31m$111–591Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus Minneapolis
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
11h 51m$83–142
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Chicago is to bus which costs $60 - $140 and takes 9h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $55 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Saint Paul Union Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Chicago is 361 miles. The road distance is 409.2 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 8h 57m and costs $130 - $280.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Chicago, including transfers.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $55 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 8h 57m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 9h 22m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $130–270 and the journey takes 7h 32m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Chicago is 409 miles. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Chicago.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Chicago. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.