There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to University of Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MSP - MDW
3h 52m$60–365Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
10h 6m$67–124Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
10h 24m$128–278Drive 415.1 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to University of Chicagocar 415.1 mi
6h 51m$76–110Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSP - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to 55th - 56th - 57th St.train
4h 26m$227–462Fly to South Bend, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to South Bend (SBN)plane MSP - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to 57th St.train
5h 56m$104–616Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus Jefferson Lines 965
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
12h 17m$92–164
Minneapolis to University of Chicago by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to University of Chicago is to bus which costs $65 - $130 and takes 10h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to University of Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $60 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to University of Chicago. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Stony Island & 59th Street via Union Station Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis station to University of Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Government Plaza Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via St. Paul-Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
The distance between Minneapolis and University of Chicago is 380 miles. The road distance is 417.5 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to University of Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 10h 6m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Minneapolis to University of Chicago, including transfers.
Minneapolis to University of Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to University of Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to University of Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $60 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 10h 6m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $280 and takes 10h 24m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and University of Chicago, IL, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 8h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
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 South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- 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
- Monday, Friday, and Thursday
- 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 Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Van Buren St. to 55th - 56th - 57th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $3–5
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from South Bend Airport to 57th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–14
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $12–14
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
- $60–130
- 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
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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 W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $26–60
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to University of Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Minneapolis to University of Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to University of Chicago is 418 miles. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Minneapolis to University of Chicago.
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