There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Oelwein by plane, car, bus, or taxi
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 The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MSP - CID
- Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Oelweincar
3h 44m$63–379Drive 199.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Oelweincar 199.2 mi
4h 2m$37–53Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus
- Take the taxi from Waterloo to Oelweintaxi
10h 53m$139–193Fly to Rochester, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rochester (RST)plane MSP - RST
- Drive from Rochester-Airport-RST to Oelweincar
4h 32m$62–362Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, taxi
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane MSP - ALO
- Take the taxi from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Oelweintaxi
6h 19m$162–552Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane MSP - MSN
- Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Oelweincar
5h 58m$106–597
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Oelwein is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Oelwein is to fly and drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $60 - $380.
The distance between Minneapolis and Oelwein is 291 miles. The road distance is 200.3 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Oelwein without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 10h 53m and costs $130 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Minneapolis to Oelwein, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Oelwein is 200 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Minneapolis to Oelwein.
There are four+ hotels available in Oelwein.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Oelwein, IA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Oelwein. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), then drive to Oelwein. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Waterloo, then take the taxi to Oelwein.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Dolly's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 319-242-2011
- Website
- dollystaxi.com
First Call Taxi
- Phone
- +1 319-233-8294
Dolly's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 319-242-2011
- Website
- dollystaxi.com
First Call Taxi
- Phone
- +1 319-233-8294
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