There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Lake Michigan Beach by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to South Bend (SBN)plane MSP - SBN
- Take the taxi from South-Bend-Airport-SBN to Lake Michigan Beachtaxi
3h 37m$232–762Drive 513 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Lake Michigan Beachcar 513 mi
8h 36m$94–136Bus via Park Ridge
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 23m$128–220Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain Pere Marquette
11h 52m$191–372Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 36m$129–219
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to South Bend (SBN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Lake Michigan Beach is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Lake Michigan Beach is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 37m and costs $230 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Lake Michigan Beach station. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Lake Michigan Beach station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Lake Michigan Beach is 463 miles. The road distance is 516 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Lake Michigan Beach without a car is to bus via Park Ridge which takes 11h 23m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Minneapolis to Lake Michigan Beach, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Lake Michigan Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Lake Michigan Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Lake Michigan Beach is to bus via Park Ridge which takes 11h 23m and costs $120 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $380 and takes 11h 52m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Lake Michigan Beach, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Lake Michigan Beach via Chicago, Cumberland, LaSalle, Chicago Union Station, and St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station in around 11h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Lake Michigan Beach via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, and St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station in around 11h 52m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
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 St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.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/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
A Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 574-233-9333
South Bend Taxi
- Phone
- +1-574-383-6767
- Website
- southbendtaxi.com
United Cab
- Phone
- +1 574-233-9599
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Lake Michigan Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Chicago station.
Lake Michigan Beach is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 11:43 AM in Minneapolis and 12:43 PM in Lake Michigan Beach.
Minneapolis to Lake Michigan Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Lake Michigan Beach is 516 miles. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Minneapolis to Lake Michigan Beach.
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