There are 8 ways to get from Minneapolis to Lake Michigan 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$602–1,002Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MSP - MDW
3h 21m$59–357Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
8h 49m$72–132Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
9h 7m$135–276Drive 408.3 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Chicagocar 408.3 mi
6h 42m$75–108Fly to Traverse City
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Traverse City (TVC)plane MSP - TVC
2h 48m$62–372Fly 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 34m$224–407Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from UMN - Minneapolis to Madisonbus Jefferson 965
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
11h 10m$104–166
Minneapolis to Lake Michigan by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Lake Michigan is to bus which costs $70 - $140 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Lake Michigan is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs $600 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Lake Michigan. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Jackson & Wabash via Jackson & Clinton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Lake Michigan station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Lake Michigan is 305 miles. The road distance is 410.7 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Lake Michigan without a car is to bus which takes 8h 49m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Minneapolis to Lake Michigan, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Lake Michigan is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs $600 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 8h 49m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 9h 7m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–130 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 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–290
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
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/
- 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
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from UMN - Minneapolis to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $75–110
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $26–60
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Lake Michigan is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 1:42 PM in Minneapolis and 2:42 PM in Lake Michigan.
Minneapolis to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Lake Michigan is 411 miles. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Minneapolis to Lake Michigan.