There are 9 ways to get from Minneapolis to Sheldon by plane, train, bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle
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, train
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSP - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Gilman Stationtrain
7h 2m$360–852Drive 487.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Sheldoncar 487.1 mi
8h 40m$89–129Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kankakeebus
- Take the taxi from Kankakee to Sheldontaxi
11h 45m$182–258Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Gilman Stationtrain Saluki / ...
12h 7m$198–388Fly 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 Union Station to Gilman Stationtrain
6h 58m$163–535Fly to Indianapolis, bus, shuttle, taxi
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MSP - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus
- Take a shuttle bus from State Street Bus Stop, Lafayette IN to Jasper County Airport, IN
- Take the taxi from Jasper County Airport, IN to Sheldontaxi
7h 31m$640–1,317Fly to South Bend, train, bus, taxi
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to South Bend (SBN)plane MSP - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Garytrain
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Rensselaer Bus Stopbus
- Take the taxi from Rensselaer Bus Stop to Sheldontaxi
8h 24m$222–811Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MSP - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Gilman Stationtrain
8h 48m$721–1,211Bus, taxi via Madison
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kankakeebus
- Take the taxi from Kankakee to Sheldontaxi
14h 19m$204–311
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Sheldon is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Sheldon is to fly and train which takes 6h 58m and costs $160 - $550.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Sheldon station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Gilman Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Sheldon is 469 miles. The road distance is 490 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Sheldon without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 11h 45m and costs $180 - $260.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Minneapolis to Sheldon, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Sheldon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis to Sheldon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Sheldon is 490 miles. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Minneapolis to Sheldon.
There are two+ hotels available in Sheldon.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Sheldon, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Sheldon via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, and Gilman Station in around 12h 7m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Gilman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Gilman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Gilman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Gilman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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 Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Rensselaer Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $100–140
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