There are 9 ways to get from Minneapolis to Sioux Lookout by car, plane, bus (Greyhound), 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.
Drive to Thunder Bay International Airport, fly to Sioux Lookout Airport
best- Drive from Minneapolis to Thunder-Bay-Airport-YQTcar
- Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL)plane YQT - YXL
8h$533–1,044Drive 758.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Sioux Lookoutcar 758.6 km
9h 48m$154–222Bus via Green Bay
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Green Bay, WI - Transit to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus
- Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus
- Take the bus from Thunder Bay - 947 Memorial Ave to Sioux Lookout - JMK1 Hostelbus
30h 32m$360–626Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Sioux Lookout Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL)plane MSP - YXL
16h 18m$196–1,038Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane MSP - BJI
- Drive from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Sioux Lookoutcar
9h 20m$168–693Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Range Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Range Regional Airport (HIB)plane MSP - HIB
- Drive from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Sioux Lookoutcar
9h 19m$163–693Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Duluth International Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane MSP - DLH
- Drive from Duluth-Airport-DLH to Sioux Lookoutcar
9h 55m$178–713Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Thief River Falls, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Thief River Falls (TVF)plane MSP - TVF
- Drive from Thief River Falls (TVF) to Sioux Lookoutcar
10h 27m$323–513Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Duluthbus
- Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwoodbus
- Take the bus from Ironwood to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus
- Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus
- Take the bus from Thunder Bay - 947 Memorial Ave to Sioux Lookout - Tim Horton'sbus
31h 5m$400–674
Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Sioux Lookout is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 9h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Sioux Lookout is to drive and fly which takes 8h and costs $500 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Sioux Lookout. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Sioux Lookout - JMK1 Hostel via Green Bay, WI - Transit, Escanaba, MI, Sault Ste Marie and Thunder Bay - 947 Memorial Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 32m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Sioux Lookout is 820 km. The road distance is 758.6 km.
It takes approximately 8h to get from Minneapolis to Sioux Lookout, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Sioux Lookout bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Sioux Lookout is to bus via Green Bay which takes 30h 32m and costs $360 - $650. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $190 - $1,100 and takes 16h 18m.
Minneapolis to Sioux Lookout bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Green Bay Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Sioux Lookout is 759 km. It takes approximately 9h 48m to drive from Minneapolis to Sioux Lookout.
There are three+ hotels available in Sioux Lookout.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Sioux Lookout, ON, Canada?
You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Sioux Lookout - JMK1 Hostel via Green Bay, WI - Transit, Escanaba, MI, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Sault Ste Marie, Thunder Bay, and Thunder Bay - 947 Memorial Ave in around 30h 32m. Alternatively, Delta, WestJet, and five other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL) 5 times a day.
- Website
- bearskinairlines.com
Flights from Thunder Bay International Airport to Sioux Lookout Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–850
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Sioux Lookout Airport via Winnipeg, Thunder Bay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Sioux Lookout Airport via Winnipeg, Red Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 3m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–1,000
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Sioux Lookout Airport via Toronto, Thunder Bay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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