There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Carol Stream by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, 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
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSP - ORD
3h 20m$317–792Drive 385.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Carol Streamcar 385.6 mi
6h 26m$71–102Train
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Winfieldtrain Up-W
11h 7m$128–274Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
12h 34m$72–113Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MSP - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Winfieldtrain
5h 27m$87–436Fly 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 1 Departuresbus
5h 20m$712–1,136Bus, subway
- 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
14h 55m$88–158
Minneapolis to Carol Stream by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Carol Stream is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Carol Stream is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $310 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Carol Stream. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Gary Ave & Village Ct / Arapahoe Trail via Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F, Forest Park CTA Station - Bus Stop B and Wheaton Metra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis station to Carol Stream. However, there are services departing from Government Plaza Station and arriving at Winfield via St. Paul-Minneapolis and Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Carol Stream is 363 miles. The road distance is 387.8 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Carol Stream without a car is to train which takes 11h 7m and costs $120 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Minneapolis to Carol Stream, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Carol Stream bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Carol Stream train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Carol Stream is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $310 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $280 and takes 11h 7m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 12h 34m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Carol Stream, 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, you can take a vehicle from Government Plaza Station to Carol Stream via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Winfield in around 11h 7m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
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
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Minneapolis to Carol Stream bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Minneapolis to Carol Stream train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Carol Stream is 388 miles. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Minneapolis to Carol Stream.
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