There are 5 ways to get from Minnesota to Hartford by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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 Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane MSP - BDL
4h 43m$143–756Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
- Take the train from Springfield to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain
30h 45m$328–808Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York to Hartfordbus
33h 38m$229–374Drive 1,297.3 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Hartfordcar 1,297.3 mi
21h 32m$237–342Bus, train
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
- Take the bus from Springfield to Hartfordbus
33h 59m$313–722
Minnesota to Hartford by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Hartford is to bus which costs $220 - $380 and takes 33h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Hartford is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $140 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota station to Hartford. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Hartford via Chicago Bus Station, 8 Av/W 31 St and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Minnesota to Hartford station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Hartford Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Springfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 45m.
The distance between Minnesota and Hartford is 1075 miles. The road distance is 1304.9 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Hartford without a car is to train which takes 30h 45m and costs $320 - $850.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Minnesota to Hartford, including transfers.
Minnesota to Hartford bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minnesota to Hartford train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Hartford is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $140 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $320 - $850 and takes 30h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $220 - $380 and takes 33h 38m.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Hartford, CT, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Hartford Amtrak Station via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, and Springfield in around 30h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Bradley International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Bradley International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
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
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Hartford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Minnesota to Hartford bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Hartford is 1h ahead of Minnesota. It is currently 2:48 AM in Minnesota and 3:48 AM in Hartford.
Minnesota to Hartford train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Hartford is 1305 miles. It takes approximately 21h 32m to drive from Minnesota to Hartford.
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