There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to St. Louis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MSP - STL
3h 27m$385–955Drive 531.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to St. Louiscar 531.6 mi
9h 41m$97–141Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 801 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0153S
14h 15m$130–209Train (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 / ...
14h 41m$222–462Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- 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 St Louis Bus Stationbus
16h 35m$128–214
Minneapolis to St. Louis by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
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 $380 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to St. Louis station. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to St. Louis. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at St. Louis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 41m.
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 bus which takes 14h 15m and costs $130 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Minneapolis to St. Louis, including transfers.
Minneapolis to St. Louis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis 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 $380 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 14h 15m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $470 and takes 14h 41m.
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 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to St Louis Bus Station via Des Moines in around 14h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from U of MN Campus to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $26–60
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to St. Louis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines 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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