There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elburn by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or subway
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, train
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSP - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
6h 1m$232–468Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MSP - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
5h 55m$67–378Train
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
11h 13m$141–283Bus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus 603
12h 33m$70–138Drive 373 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elburncar 373 mi
6h 10m$69–99Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MSP - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
8h 6m$642–1,090Bus, subway, train
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take the subway from O'Hare to Forest Parksubway
- Take the train from Oak Park to Elburntrain
14h 56m$93–167
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elburn by tram, train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elburn is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elburn is to fly and train which takes 5h 55m and costs $65 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station to Elburn station. However, there are services departing from Marshall & Otis Station and arriving at Geneva Metra Station via Saint Paul Union Depot, Rosemont CTA Station and Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station to Elburn. However, there are services departing from Raymond Ave Station and arriving at Elburn via St. Paul-Minneapolis and Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Elburn is 403 miles. The road distance is 375.2 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elburn without a car is to train which takes 11h 13m and costs $140 - $290.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elburn, including transfers.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elburn bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elburn train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elburn is to train which takes 11h 13m and costs $140 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 12h 33m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Elburn, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Raymond Ave Station to Elburn via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 11h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marshall & Otis Station to Elburn via Union Depot Station & Terminal, Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1, Geneva Metra Station, and Geneva in around 12h 33m.
- 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
- $45–300
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
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
- $85–440
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
- $45–300
- 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
- $45–300
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $75–500
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Oak Park to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from O'Hare to Forest Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Minneapolis to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Website
- Badger Bus
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $23–50
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elburn bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elburn train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elburn is 375 miles. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elburn.
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