There are 6 ways to get from Notre Dame to Minneapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SBN - MSP
2h 24m$92–465Drive 502.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Notre Dame to Minneapoliscar 502.1 mi
8h 24m$86–124Train
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train Lakeshore / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
11h 38m$259–397Bus
- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
11h 38m$92–160Train via South Bend Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
11h 38m$284–442Train, bus
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus
14h 24m$122–199
South Bend (SBN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Notre Dame to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Notre Dame to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 2h 24m and costs $90 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Notre Dame to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from South Bend Transpo and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Notre Dame to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from South Bend Airport and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.
The distance between Notre Dame and Minneapolis is 426 miles. The road distance is 505.1 miles.
The best way to get from Notre Dame to Minneapolis without a car is to train which takes 11h 38m and costs $250 - $400.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Notre Dame to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Notre Dame to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from South Bend Transpo station.
Notre Dame to Minneapolis train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from South Bend Airport station.
The best way to get from Notre Dame to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 2h 24m and costs $90 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $400 and takes 11h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 11h 38m.
What companies run services between Notre Dame, IN, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Notre Dame to 7th St S & 5th Ave S via South Bend Airport, Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot & Sibley Station in around 11h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- 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
- 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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Website
- Badger Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Notre Dame to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Minneapolis is 1h behind Notre Dame. It is currently 4:42 AM in Notre Dame and 3:42 AM in Minneapolis.
Notre Dame to Minneapolis train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Notre Dame to Minneapolis is 505 miles. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Notre Dame to Minneapolis.
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