There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane RDU - MSP
5h 17m$126–858Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
32h 53m$198–409Train (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 / ...
33h 33m$473–976Drive 1,192.6 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar 1,192.6 mi
20h 33m$218–315Train, bus
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- 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
36h 55m$428–860
Raleigh to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to fly which costs $120 - $900 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $120 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Minneapolis–Saint Paul station. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Marshall & Otis Station via Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station and Union Depot & Gate A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Minneapolis–Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 33m.
The distance between Raleigh and Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 1003 miles. The road distance is 1199.5 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Minneapolis–Saint Paul without a car is to bus which takes 32h 53m and costs $190 - $410.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Raleigh to Minneapolis–Saint Paul, including transfers.
Raleigh to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Minneapolis–Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $120 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $410 and takes 32h 53m, you could also train, which costs $470 - $1,000 and takes 33h 33m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Marshall & Otis Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Union Depot & Gate A1 in around 32h 53m.
- 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
- $120–650
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
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
- $340–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- 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 50m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Raleigh to Minneapolis–Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 1200 miles. It takes approximately 20h 33m to drive from Raleigh to Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
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