There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Kalispell by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Fly to Glacier Park International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane MSP - FCA
4h 24m$261–937Drive 1,190.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Kalispellcar 1,190.7 mi
19h 5m$218–314Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
25h 33m$367–808Bus
- Take the bus from Maple Grove to Billingsbus Jefferson Lines 931
- Take the bus from Billings to Kalispellbus Jefferson Lines 941
26h 13m$292–426Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane MSP - MSO
- Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Kalispellcar
6h 19m$272–462
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Kalispell is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 19h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Kalispell is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $260 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Kalispell. However, there are services departing from 3rd St S & Marquette Ave S and arriving at Kalispell via Maple Grove and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Kalispell station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 33m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Kalispell is 1046 miles. The road distance is 1197.7 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Kalispell without a car is to train which takes 25h 33m and costs $360 - $850.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Minneapolis to Kalispell, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Kalispell bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Maple Grove station.
Minneapolis to Kalispell train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Kalispell is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $260 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $360 - $850 and takes 25h 33m, you could also bus, which costs $290 - $430 and takes 26h 13m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Kalispell, MT, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Whitefish Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $320–750 and the journey takes 23h 53m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $320–750
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Maple Grove to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
Bus from Billings to Kalispell
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Kalispell bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Kalispell is 1h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 8:52 PM in Minneapolis and 7:52 PM in Kalispell.
Minneapolis to Kalispell train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Whitefish Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Kalispell is 1198 miles. It takes approximately 19h 5m to drive from Minneapolis to Kalispell.
There are 283+ hotels available in Kalispell.