There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Granite City by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MSP - STL
- Take the taxi from CIVIC CENTER station to Granite Citytaxi
3h 40m$114–579Drive 534.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Granite Citycar 534.3 mi
9h 47m$98–141Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
14h 54m$391–616Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
15h 38m$138–213Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
15h 59m$161–241
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Granite City is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Granite City is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 40m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Granite City station. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Granite City. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at St. Louis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 54m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Granite City is 481 miles. The road distance is 537.4 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Granite City without a car is to train which takes 14h 54m and costs $390 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Minneapolis to Granite City, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Granite City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Granite City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Granite City is to train which takes 14h 54m and costs $390 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 15h 38m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Granite City, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Granite City via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, and St. Louis in around 14h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Granite City via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 15h 38m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
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
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- 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
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- $19–24
Chesterfield Taxi
- Phone
- +1 314-734-0100
- Website
- chesterfieldtaxi.com
On Time Cab Service
- Phone
- +1-314-606-9679
- Website
- ontimecabservice.com
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Booking & Getting There
Minneapolis to Granite City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Granite City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Granite City is 537 miles. It takes approximately 9h 47m to drive from Minneapolis to Granite City.
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