There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Durham by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, 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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane MSP - RDU
5h 16m$128–558Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Durhambus
32h 50m$195–395Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian
35h 54m$395–895Drive 1,160.1 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Durhamcar 1,160.1 mi
20h 45m$212–306Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane MSP - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 11m$225–1,022Bus, train
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
37h 36m$369–811
Minneapolis to Durham by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Durham is to fly which costs $120 - $600 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Durham is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Durham. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Durham via Chicago Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis station to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Government Plaza Station and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via St. Paul-Minneapolis and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 54m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Durham is 1009 miles. The road distance is 1166.9 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Durham without a car is to bus which takes 32h 50m and costs $190 - $400.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Minneapolis to Durham, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Durham is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $400 and takes 32h 50m, you could also train, which costs $390 - $900 and takes 35h 54m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Durham, NC, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Durham via Chicago Bus Station and Washington Union Station in around 32h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
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
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–650
- 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 Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Durham is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 5:30 PM in Minneapolis and 6:30 PM in Durham.
Minneapolis to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Durham is 1167 miles. It takes approximately 20h 45m to drive from Minneapolis to Durham.
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