There are 7 ways to get from Minnesota to St. Louis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MSP - STL
3h 27m$385–955Fly from Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane RST - STL
5h 59m$89–540Train (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 40m$207–452Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0153S
15h 30m$98–192Drive 531.6 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to St. Louiscar 531.6 mi
9h 41m$97–141Fly from Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DLH - STL
6h 34m$99–554Bus via Chicago
- 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 bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
19h 19m$133–242
Minnesota to St. Louis by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to St. Louis is to bus which costs $95 - $200 and takes 15h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to St. Louis is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $380 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota station to St. Louis station. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Minnesota 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 40m.
The distance between Minnesota and St. Louis is 473 miles. The road distance is 534.7 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to St. Louis without a car is to train which takes 14h 40m and costs $200 - $460.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Minnesota to St. Louis, including transfers.
Minnesota to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minnesota to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to St. Louis is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $380 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $460 and takes 14h 40m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $200 and takes 15h 30m.
What companies run services between Minnesota, 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 6th St S & 5th Ave S to St. Louis via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 14h 40m.
- 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
- $95–600
Flights from Rochester to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- 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
- $95–600
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
- $110–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
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
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- 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 Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- 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 W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $26–60
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Minnesota to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Minnesota to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to St. Louis is 535 miles. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Minnesota to St. Louis.
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