There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Minnesota by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane RDU - MSP
3h 11m$126–509Fly to Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Rochester (RST)plane RDU - RST
5h 44m$97–509Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
35h 37m$444–974Train, bus
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from FERNWOOD RD & CAMALIER BLDG nb to Frederick Marc Stationbus 515
- Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
36h 59m$274–558Drive 1,185.1 mi
- Drive from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Minneapoliscar 1,185.1 mi
20h 23m$217–313Fly to Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane RDU - DLH
6h 5m$106–500
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Minnesota by bus, foot, train, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Minnesota is to fly which costs $120 - $550 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Minnesota is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) station to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 37m.
The distance between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) and Minnesota is 992 miles. The road distance is 1192 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Minnesota without a car is to train which takes 35h 37m and costs $440 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Minnesota, including transfers.
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Minnesota is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $440 - $1,000 and takes 35h 37m.
Minnesota is 1h behind Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU). It is currently 4:49 PM in Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) and 3:49 PM in Minnesota.
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU), USA and Minnesota, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Government Plaza Station via Blount St at GoRaleigh Station, Raleigh Union Station, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 35h 37m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Rochester via Detroit, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Rochester via Covington, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Covington, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from FERNWOOD RD & CAMALIER BLDG nb to Frederick Marc Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Frederick Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Minnesota is 1192 miles. It takes approximately 20h 23m to drive from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Minnesota.
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