There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Thunder Bay by plane, bus, shuttle, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane MSP - YQT
4h 14m$480–1,600Drive 558.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Thunder Baycar 558.3 km
6h 49m$110–159Bus, shuttle, drive
- Take the bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - Duluth Int'l Airportbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Duluth International Airport to Grand Marais
- Drive from Grand Marais to Kakabeka Fallscar
9h 45mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Thunder Bay558.3 km
6h 49mShuttle, drive
- Take a shuttle bus from Minneapolis - Glumack Dr & Terminal 1/Lindbergh Upper to Duluth International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Duluth International Airport to Grand Marais
- Drive from Grand Marais to Kakabeka Fallscar
9h 45mBus, shuttle, drive via Landline - MSP Terminal-2 Humphrey
- Take the bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-2 Humphrey to Landline - Duluth Int'l Airportbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Duluth International Airport to Grand Marais
- Drive from Grand Marais to Kakabeka Fallscar
10h 27m
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Thunder Bay is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Thunder Bay is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $480 - $1,600.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Thunder Bay is 489 km. The road distance is 558.3 km.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Thunder Bay without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 6h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 14m to fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT), including transfers and time at the airport.
There is no direct flight from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 14m and has one stopover.
Thunder Bay is 1h ahead of Minneapolis Airport (MSP). It is currently 9:18 PM in Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and 10:18 PM in Thunder Bay.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Thunder Bay is 558 km. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Thunder Bay.
Porter Airlines, WestJet, Air Canada and Delta offer flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport Airport.
There are 33+ hotels available in Thunder Bay.
What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?
Delta, WestJet, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) every 4 hours.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport via Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450–1,600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450–1,600
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Phone
- +1 (888) 428-1149
- [email protected]
- Website
- Landline
Bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - Duluth Int'l Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Landline
Shuttle from Minneapolis - Glumack Dr & Terminal 1/Lindbergh Upper to Duluth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Landline
Bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-2 Humphrey to Landline - Duluth Int'l Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Landline
- Phone
- +1 218-834-5511
- Website
- Superior Hiking Shuttle
Shuttle from Duluth International Airport to Grand Marais
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- Superior Hiking Shuttle
- Website
- Reservations
Shuttle from Duluth International Airport to Grand Marais
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- Superior Hiking Shuttle
- Website
- Reservations
Shuttle from Duluth International Airport to Grand Marais
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- Superior Hiking Shuttle
- Website
- Reservations
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Thunder Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Thunder Bay. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
