There are 8 ways to get from Minnetonka to Chicago by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, 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.
Line 667 bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Take the bus from Co Rd 101 & Hutchins Dr / Hwy 7 to 3rd Ave N & 4th St Garagebus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSP - ORD
4h 46m$236–760Line 667 bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Co Rd 101 & Hutchins Dr / Hwy 7 to 3rd Ave N & 4th St Garagebus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MSP - MDW
4h 40m$66–420Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
8h 5m$295–438Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
10h 22m$67–122Drive 421.1 mi
- Drive from Minnetonka to Chicagocar 421.1 mi
7h$77–111Fly 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 Van Buren St.train
6h 36m$83–432Line 667 bus, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Co Rd 101 & Hutchins Dr / Hwy 7 to 3rd Ave N & 4th St Garagebus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MSP - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
6h 47m$651–1,094Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus Minneapolis
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
12h 46m$85–146
Minnetonka to Chicago by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minnetonka to Chicago is to bus which costs $65 - $130 and takes 10h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Minnetonka to Chicago is to line 667 bus and fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $65 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnetonka to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Co Rd 101 & Hutchins Dr / Hwy 7 and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Minneapolis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Minnetonka to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between Minnetonka and Chicago is 378 miles. The road distance is 423.5 miles.
The best way to get from Minnetonka to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs $290 - $440.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Minnetonka to Chicago, including transfers.
Minnetonka to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minnetonka to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnetonka to Chicago is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs $290 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 10h 22m.
What companies run services between Minnetonka, MN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $220–350 and the journey takes 7h 32m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 8h 35m. 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 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
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 Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–17
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $14–17
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–16
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- Metro Transit
Bus from Co Rd 101 & Hutchins Dr / Hwy 7 to 3rd Ave N & 4th St Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
Bus from Co Rd 101 & Hutchins Dr / Hwy 7 to 3rd Ave N & 4th St Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
Bus from Co Rd 101 & Hutchins Dr / Hwy 7 to 3rd Ave N & 4th St Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
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
- 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
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Minnetonka to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Minnetonka to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnetonka to Chicago is 424 miles. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Minnetonka to Chicago.
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