There are 8 ways to get from Minneapolis to Chicago River by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
best- 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 28m$64–387Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
8h 30m$65–110Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
8h 54m$102–242Drive 407.4 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Chicago Rivercar 407.4 mi
6h 40m$75–108Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSP - ORD
3h 33m$264–707Fly 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
5h 55m$115–667Fly 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
5h 35m$626–1,066Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus Jefferson Lines 965
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
10h 56m$86–158
Minneapolis to Chicago River by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Chicago River is to bus which costs $65 - $110 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Chicago River is to fly and subway which takes 3h 28m and costs $60 - $390.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Minneapolis Bus Station station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Chicago River station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Chicago River is 369 miles. The road distance is 409.7 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Chicago River without a car is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Minneapolis to Chicago River, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Chicago River bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Chicago River train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Chicago River is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $250 and takes 8h 54m, you could also fly, which costs $260 - $750 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Chicago River, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 8h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–240 and the journey takes 7h 32m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Midway to Washington/Wells
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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 Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Chicago River bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Chicago River train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Chicago River is 410 miles. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Minneapolis to Chicago River.
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