There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Great Lakes by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, 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 General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MSP - MKE
2h 30m$602–1,002Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
8h 54m$67–108Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
9h 6m$105–246Drive 408.3 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Chicagocar 408.3 mi
6h 42m$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 36m$244–707Bus 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
11h 12m$89–161
Minneapolis to Great Lakes by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Great Lakes is to bus which costs $65 - $110 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Great Lakes is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs $600 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Great Lakes. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Congress Plaza & Michigan via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Great Lakes station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Great Lakes is 305 miles. The road distance is 410.7 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Great Lakes without a car is to bus which takes 8h 54m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Minneapolis to Great Lakes, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Great Lakes bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Great Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Great Lakes is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs $600 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 8h 54m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $250 and takes 9h 6m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Great Lakes, MI, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
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
- $100–240
- 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
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Minneapolis to Great Lakes bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Great Lakes is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 4:57 PM in Minneapolis and 5:57 PM in Great Lakes.
Minneapolis to Great Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Great Lakes is 411 miles. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Minneapolis to Great Lakes.
There are 64+ hotels available in Great Lakes.