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How to get fromMinneapolis to East Saint Louisby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to East Saint Louis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MSP - STL
    3h 40m
    $385–955

  2. Drive 534.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Minneapolis to East Saint Louiscar car 534.1 mi
    9h 45m
    $98–141

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    14h 57m
    $225–466

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    15h 46m
    $102–196

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 27m
    $139–246

Minneapolis to East Saint Louis by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration14h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 474.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and East Saint Louis, IL, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to 5TH & MISSOURI station via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, St. Louis, and CIVIC CENTER station in around 14h 57m.

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