There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Marion, IL by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, 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 Williamson County Regional Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane MSP - MWA
5h 54m$101–499Bus via Union Depot Station & Terminal
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Marathon Gas Station - Marionbus Milwaukee
15h 45m$175–234Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain Saluki / ...
16h 7m$427–672Drive 649.6 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Marion, ILcar 649.6 mi
11h 39m$119–172Fly to Barkley Regional Airport, taxi
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane MSP - PAH
- Take the taxi from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Marion, ILtaxi
6h 51m$207–632Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MSP - STL
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
8h 16m$117–590Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Milwaukeebus Jefferson Lines 965
- Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Marathon Gas Station - Marionbus Milwaukee
16h 41m$180–241
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Marion, IL is to drive which costs $110 - $180 and takes 11h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Marion, IL is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $100 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Marion, IL station. However, there are services departing from 6th St S & 5th Ave S and arriving at Marathon Gas Station - Marion via Saint Paul Union Depot and Water & Chicago - Circle K. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis station to Marion, IL. However, there are services departing from Government Plaza Station and arriving at Carbondale via St. Paul-Minneapolis and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 7m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Marion, IL is 554 miles. The road distance is 653.4 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Marion, IL without a car is to bus via Union Depot Station & Terminal which takes 15h 45m and costs $170 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Minneapolis to Marion, IL, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Marion, IL bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Minneapolis to Marion, IL train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Marion, IL is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $100 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus via Union Depot Station & Terminal, which costs $170 - $240 and takes 15h 45m, you could also train, which costs $420 - $700 and takes 16h 7m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Marion, IL, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Marion, IL via Union Depot Station & Terminal, Saint Paul Union Depot, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Water & Chicago - Circle K, and Marathon Gas Station - Marion in around 15h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $170–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–110
Bus from Minneapolis to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $85–120
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Marathon Gas Station - Marion
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–110
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $85–110
Bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Marathon Gas Station - Marion
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–110
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $85–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $120–160
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Booking & Getting There
Minneapolis to Marion, IL bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Minneapolis to Marion, IL train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Marion, IL is 653 miles. It takes approximately 11h 39m to drive from Minneapolis to Marion, IL.
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