There are 7 ways to get from New Orleans to Minnesota by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MSY - MSP
4h 55m$504–1,304Fly to Duluth International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane MSY - DLH
8h 12m$133–654Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain City of New Orleans
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
28h 51m$438–885Bus
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Burnsvillebus
30h 29m$241–430Drive 1,192 mi
- Drive from New Orleans to Minneapoliscar 1,192 mi
20h 21m$218–315Fly to Rochester
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Rochester (RST)plane MSY - RST
7h 51m$133–642Train, bus
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from UW-Madison to U of MN Campusbus
32h 35m$393–781
New Orleans to Minnesota by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Minnesota is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 20h 21m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Minnesota is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $500 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans station to Minnesota. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at 2 Av S at 4 St S NE corner via St Louis Bus Station, Des Moines and Burnsville Transit Station Bay C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from New Orleans to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 51m.
The distance between New Orleans and Minnesota is 1068 miles. The road distance is 1199 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Minnesota without a car is to train which takes 28h 51m and costs $430 - $900.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from New Orleans to Minnesota, including transfers.
New Orleans to Minnesota bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
New Orleans to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Minnesota is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $500 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $430 - $900 and takes 28h 51m, you could also bus, which costs $240 - $430 and takes 30h 29m.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Minnesota, 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Burnsville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
Bus from UW-Madison to U of MN Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $75–110
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from UW-Madison to U of MN Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
New Orleans to Minnesota bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
New Orleans to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Minnesota is 1199 miles. It takes approximately 20h 21m to drive from New Orleans to Minnesota.
There are 529+ hotels available in Minnesota.









