There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Cary by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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 Irving Park to Carytrain
5h 2m$229–464Fly 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 Carytrain
5h 27m$64–374Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
10h 2m$68–129Train
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain Up-Nw
10h 58m$140–282Drive 360.2 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Carycar 360.2 mi
6h 20m$66–95Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train
- 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
- Take the train from Irving Park to Carytrain
6h 56m$644–1,053Bus, 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 train from Irving Park to Carytrain
12h 21m$90–160
Minneapolis to Cary by bus and train (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Cary is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Cary is to fly and train which takes 5h 2m and costs $220 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Cary station. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Des Plaines Metra Station via Cumberland CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Cary. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Cary via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Cary is 385 miles. The road distance is 362.3 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Cary without a car is to bus which takes 10h 2m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Minneapolis to Cary, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Cary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Cary is to bus which takes 10h 2m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $290 and takes 10h 58m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Cary, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Cary via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 10h 58m.
- 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 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, 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.com
Train from Irving Park to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Irving Park to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Irving Park to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
- 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
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $70–100
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
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
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $23–50
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Cary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Minneapolis to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Cary is 362 miles. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Minneapolis to Cary.
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