Rome2Rio

How to get fromMinneapolis to Empireby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

Find Transport to Empire

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Empire by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane MSP - TVC
    2. Take the taxi from Traverse-City-Airport-TVC to Empiretaxi taxi
    3h 27m
    $152–492

  2. Drive 629.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Empirecar car 629.8 mi
    12h 15m
    $115–166

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    18h 47m
    $220–348

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    19h 3m
    $282–518

  5. Train, bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    20h 1m
    $292–537

  6. Bus via Madison

    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 Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    21h 54m
    $251–393

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Minneapolis to Empire.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 408.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Empire, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Empire via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Kalamazoo Metro Transit, and Traverse City, MI in around 18h 47m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers