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How to get fromNew Orleans to Minneapolis–Saint Paulby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MSY - MSP
    5h 16m
    $506–1,306

  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 54m
    $179–766

  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 36m
    $410–879

  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 Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to St. Paulbus bus
    29h 43m
    $207–402

  5. Drive 1,189.1 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar car 1,189.1 mi
    20h 20m
    $217–314

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    30h 57m
    $352–720

New Orleans to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$410Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,065.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Minneapolis–Saint Paul, 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 Marshall & Otis Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot & Sibley Station in around 28h 36m.

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