There are 7 ways to get from O'Hare to Minneapolis by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus
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Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ORD - MSP
3h 7m$264–707Drive 394.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from O'Hare to Minneapoliscar 394.3 mi
6h 25m$72–104Bus 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 to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548
10h 4m$90–147Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
10h 9m$104–247Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Cumberland 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 13m$82–502Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- 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
4h 59m$639–1,042Bus
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 966
11h 37m$124–163
O'Hare to Minneapolis by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from O'Hare to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $260 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from O'Hare to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from River Rd & Bryn Mawr Ave and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from O'Hare to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Cumberland and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.
The distance between O'Hare and Minneapolis is 346 miles. The road distance is 396.6 miles.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Minneapolis without a car is to bus via Madison which takes 10h 4m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from O'Hare to Minneapolis, including transfers.
O'Hare to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility station.
O'Hare to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $260 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Madison, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 10h 4m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $250 and takes 10h 9m.
What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from River Rd & Bryn Mawr Ave to Minneapolis Bus Station via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and Madison in around 10h 4m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $23–50
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Booking & Getting There
O'Hare to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
O'Hare to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between O'Hare to Minneapolis is 397 miles. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from O'Hare to Minneapolis.
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