There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to St. Louis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MSP - STL
3h 27m$95–605Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
15h 1m$372–592Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
15h 30m$118–189Drive 531.6 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to St. Louiscar 531.6 mi
9h 41m$97–141Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
15h 46m$142–222
Minneapolis to St. Louis by tram and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to St. Louis is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to St. Louis is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $95 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to St. Louis station. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis station to St. Louis. However, there are services departing from Government Plaza Station and arriving at St. Louis via St. Paul-Minneapolis and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 1m.
The distance between Minneapolis and St. Louis is 473 miles. The road distance is 534.7 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to St. Louis without a car is to train which takes 15h 1m and costs $370 - $600.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Minneapolis to St. Louis, including transfers.
Minneapolis to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to St. Louis is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $95 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $370 - $600 and takes 15h 1m, you could also bus via Chicago, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 15h 30m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Government Plaza Station to St. Louis via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 15h 1m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
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
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- 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 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
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Booking & Getting There
Minneapolis to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Minneapolis to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to St. Louis is 535 miles. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Minneapolis to St. Louis.
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