There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Ohio State University by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane MSP - CMH
4h 43m$431–1,014Bus via Chicago
cheapest- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound Stbus Chicago / ...
18h 51m$103–193Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
18h 21m$149–330Drive 713.4 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Ohio State Universitycar 713.4 mi
12h 57m$131–189Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus FlixBus 2548
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Columbusbus FlixBus 2511
18h 57m$122–184Train, bus via Toledo
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus
19h$174–420
Minneapolis to Ohio State University by tram, train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Ohio State University is to bus which costs $120 - $190 and takes 18h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Ohio State University is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $430 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Ohio State University. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at John Herrick Transit Hub Bay 3 via Harrison & Kedzie, Chicago and E Mound St & S 5Th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 51m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Ohio State University is 648 miles. The road distance is 717.5 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Ohio State University without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 21m and costs $140 - $330.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Minneapolis to Ohio State University, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Ohio State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Ohio State University is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $430 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 18h 51m.
Minneapolis to Ohio State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Ohio State University is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 8:40 AM in Minneapolis and 9:40 AM in Ohio State University.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Ohio State University via Chicago, Cumberland, Kedzie-Homan, Harrison & Kedzie, Jefferson & Harrison, Chicago, Columbus - Mound St, E Mound St & S 5Th St, and John Herrick Transit Hub Bay 3 in around 18h 51m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
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
- $95–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Ohio State University is 718 miles. It takes approximately 12h 57m to drive from Minneapolis to Ohio State University.
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