There are 7 ways to get from Palatine to Minneapolis by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Palatine to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ORD - MSP
4h 3m$228–412Drive 373.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palatine to Minneapoliscar 373.6 mi
6h 39m$69–99Train
- Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
10h 24m$140–281Bus 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 Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 966 / ...
11h 36m$88–157Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MDW - MSP
4h 54m$84–493Bus 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
5h 21m$634–1,049Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150S
12h 53m$85–159
Palatine to Minneapolis by train, bus, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palatine to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Palatine to Minneapolis is to train and fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $220 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Palatine station to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from Des Plaines Metra Station and arriving at Minneapolis via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Palatine to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Palatine and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
The distance between Palatine and Minneapolis is 373 miles. The road distance is 375.8 miles.
The best way to get from Palatine to Minneapolis without a car is to train which takes 10h 24m and costs $140 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Palatine to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Palatine to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility station.
Palatine to Minneapolis train services, operated by Metra, depart from Palatine station.
The best way to get from Palatine to Minneapolis is to train which takes 10h 24m and costs $140 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus via Madison, which costs $85 - $160 and takes 11h 36m.
What companies run services between Palatine, IL, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
You can take a train from Palatine to Government Plaza Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 10h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palatine to Minneapolis via Des Plaines, Des Plaines Metra Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and Madison in around 11h 36m.
- 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 25m
- 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, Friday, 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
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Palatine to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Palatine to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Palatine to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
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
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $70–100
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $27–40
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
- 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
- $80–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Palatine to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Palatine to Minneapolis train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palatine to Minneapolis is 376 miles. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Palatine to Minneapolis.
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