There are 7 ways to get from Northwestern University to Minneapolis by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
best- Take the subway from Foster to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ORD - MSP
4h 31m$226–462Drive 393.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Northwestern University to Minneapoliscar 393.2 mi
6h 57m$72–104Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
10h 14m$139–280Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus Madison
11h 2m$82–131Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Foster to Clark/Lakesubway
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MDW - MSP
4h 28m$82–492Bus, bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Davis CTA Station to O'Hare MMF Bay 9bus
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MKE - MSP
6h 6m$639–1,043Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150S
13h 39m$74–156
Northwestern University to Minneapolis by foot, train, bus, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northwestern University to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Northwestern University to Minneapolis is to subway and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $80 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Northwestern University station to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Davis CTA Station and arriving at 7th St & Park Station via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, Madison, WI-Lake St. and American & Thunderbird Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Northwestern University to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Evanston and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
The distance between Northwestern University and Minneapolis is 374 miles. The road distance is 395.5 miles.
The best way to get from Northwestern University to Minneapolis without a car is to train which takes 10h 14m and costs $130 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Northwestern University to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Northwestern University to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility station.
Northwestern University to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Northwestern University to Minneapolis is to train which takes 10h 14m and costs $130 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus via Madison, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 11h 2m.
What companies run services between Northwestern University, IL, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $130–270 and the journey takes 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Northwestern University to 7th St & Park Station via Davis CTA Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, Madison, WI-Lake St., Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington, and American & Thunderbird Station in around 11h 2m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Foster to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from Foster to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from Clark/Lake to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $23–50
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Davis CTA Station to O'Hare MMF Bay 9
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–38
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Northwestern University to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Northwestern University to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northwestern University to Minneapolis is 396 miles. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Northwestern University to Minneapolis.
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