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

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There are 8 ways to get from Minneapolis to Illinois by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    3h 33m
    $234–557

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    3h 25m
    $59–367

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    8h 30m
    $60–120

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    8h 54m
    $112–252

  5. Drive 408.3 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Chicagocar car 408.3 mi
    6h 42m
    $75–108

  6. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane MSP - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    5h 46m
    $115–667

  7. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MSP - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    5h 35m
    $627–1,071

  8. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus Jefferson Lines 965
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    10h 57m
    $86–158

Minneapolis to Illinois by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 358.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Illinois, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 8h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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