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How to get fromNew Orleans to Minneapolisby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from New Orleans to Minneapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MSY - MSP
    4h 54m
    $504–1,304

  2. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane GPT - MSP
    5h 32m
    $189–764

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    28h 51m
    $437–882

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus
    30h 25m
    $217–421

  5. Drive 1,192 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Minneapoliscar car 1,192 mi
    20h 21m
    $218–315

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    30h 5m
    $387–743

New Orleans to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$437Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,061.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 28h 51m.

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