There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Saint Charles by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway
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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSP - ORD
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus
4h 37m$256–506Drive 379.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Saint Charlescar 379.6 mi
6h 16m$70–101Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus 603
9h 19m$97–173Train
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain Up-W
10h 58m$152–298Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MSP - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain
5h 27m$76–389Bus, subway, train
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take the subway from O'Hare to Forest Parksubway
- Take the train from Oak Park to Genevatrain
13h 32m$102–177
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Saint Charles is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Saint Charles is to fly and bus which takes 4h 37m and costs $250 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Saint Charles. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Rosemont CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Saint Charles. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Geneva via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Saint Charles is 381 miles. The road distance is 381.9 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Saint Charles without a car is to bus which takes 9h 19m and costs $95 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Minneapolis to Saint Charles, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Saint Charles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Saint Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Saint Charles is to bus which takes 9h 19m and costs $95 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $300 and takes 10h 58m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Saint Charles, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Saint Charles via Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 in around 9h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Saint Charles via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Geneva in around 10h 58m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
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
- $85–440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- 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
- $45–300
- 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
- $45–300
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $45–300
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
- $130–270
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Oak Park to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from O'Hare to Forest Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Minneapolis to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Website
- Badger Bus
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $23–50
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Saint Charles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Minneapolis to Saint Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Saint Charles is 382 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Minneapolis to Saint Charles.
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