There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Skokie by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, 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.
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSP - ORD
3h 35m$237–760Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
cheapest- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MSP - MDW
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Howardsubway
4h 29m$66–402Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain Borealis / ...
9h 14m$215–348Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
9h 31m$77–117Drive 399.3 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Skokiecar 399.3 mi
6h 37m$73–106Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus Jefferson Lines 965
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Van Galder
11h 49m$88–156
Minneapolis to Skokie by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Skokie is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Skokie is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $230 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Skokie station. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Crawford Station via Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop G and Des Plaines Metra Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Skokie. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Edgebrook via Glenview. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Skokie is 353 miles. The road distance is 401.6 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Skokie without a car is to train which takes 9h 14m and costs $210 - $350.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Minneapolis to Skokie, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Skokie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Skokie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Skokie is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $230 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $350 and takes 9h 14m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 9h 31m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Skokie, IL, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Glenview Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $210–340 and the journey takes 6h 57m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- 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
- $60–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- 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 38m
- When
- Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- 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 Glenview Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $210–340
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Minneapolis to Skokie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Minneapolis to Skokie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Glenview Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Skokie is 402 miles. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Minneapolis to Skokie.
There are 1051+ hotels available in Skokie.