There are 8 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Chicago Loop by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, subway, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSP - ORD
3h 43m$226–410Line 9 bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
cheapest- Take the bus from 34th St E & 42nd Ave S to 46th St Station & Gate Hbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MSP - MDW
- Take the subway from Midway to Washington/Wellssubway
3h 40m$61–360Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
8h 59m$132–272Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
9h 3m$64–138Drive 404.1 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Chicago Loopcar 404.1 mi
6h 36m$74–107Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MSP - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
5h 18m$641–1,048Fly 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 Millennium Stationtrain
6h 5m$117–620Bus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
9h 24m$67–132
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Chicago Loop by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Chicago Loop is to bus via Chicago which costs $60 - $140 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Chicago Loop is to line 9 bus and fly and subway which takes 3h 40m and costs $60 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Marshall & Otis Station and arriving at Chicago via Saint Paul Union Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station to Chicago Loop station. However, there are services departing from Raymond Ave Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via St. Paul-Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago Loop is 358 miles. The road distance is 406.4 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Chicago Loop without a car is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs $130 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $220 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 8h 59m, you could also bus via Chicago, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 9h 3m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. 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
- delta.com
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 Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- 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
- $85–430
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- 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 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- 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 48m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $75–490
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
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Midway to Washington/Wells
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.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
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- metrotransit.org
Bus from 34th St E & 42nd Ave S to 46th St Station & Gate H
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrotransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotransit.org/schedules-maps
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–39
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- coachusaairportexpress.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Chicago station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Chicago Loop is 406 miles. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Chicago Loop.
There are 1207+ hotels available in Chicago Loop.