There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Lake Erie by plane, 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 to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane MSP - CLE
3h 46m$555–1,005Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
16h 47m$101–212Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Floridian / ...
16h 11m$245–506Drive 939.1 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Buffalocar 939.1 mi
15h 44m$172–248Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane MSP - BUF
4h 46m$155–833Bus via Park Ridge
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
17h 21m$124–246
Minneapolis to Lake Erie by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Lake Erie is to bus which costs $100 - $220 and takes 16h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Lake Erie is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $550 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Lake Erie. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Superior Av & East Roadway via Chicago Bus Station and Chester Av & E 13Th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Lake Erie. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 11m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Lake Erie is 643 miles. The road distance is 944.6 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Lake Erie without a car is to train which takes 16h 11m and costs $240 - $550.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Minneapolis to Lake Erie, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Lake Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Lake Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Lake Erie is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $550 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $550 and takes 16h 11m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 16h 47m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Lake Erie, OH, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to St. Clair Av & E 6Th St via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, Cleveland Amtrak, and E 6Th St & Lakeside Av in around 16h 11m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Lake Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Lake Erie is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 10:59 AM in Minneapolis and 11:59 AM in Lake Erie.
Minneapolis to Lake Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Lake Erie is 945 miles. It takes approximately 15h 44m to drive from Minneapolis to Lake Erie.
There are 43+ hotels available in Lake Erie.











