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How to get fromMinneapolis–Saint Paul to Chicagoby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Chicago by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Line 9 bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from 34th St E & 42nd Ave S to 46th St Station & Gate Hbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    3h 37m
    $61–370

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    8h 59m
    $132–272

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    9h 24m
    $62–132

  4. Drive 404.7 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Chicagocar car 404.7 mi
    6h 37m
    $74–107

  5. Line 9 bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from 34th St E & 42nd Ave S to 46th St Station & Gate Hbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    3h 47m
    $226–460

  6. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane MSP - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    6h 2m
    $112–620

  7. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MSP - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    5h 46m
    $633–1,078

  8. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus Jefferson Lines 965
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    12h 15m
    $88–162

Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Chicago by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 364.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

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. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 7h 55m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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