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How to get fromSaint Paul to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Saint Paul to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    3h 33m
    $59–358

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    7h 32m
    $130–270

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    7h 55m
    $65–130

  4. Drive 399.2 mi

    1. Drive from Saint Paul to Chicagocar car 399.2 mi
    6h 30m
    $73–106

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    3h 44m
    $224–408

  6. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane MSP - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    5h 58m
    $115–618

  7. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MSP - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    5h 43m
    $631–1,076

  8. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus Minneapolis
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    11h 3m
    $83–137

Saint Paul to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 366.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $130–270 and the journey takes 7h 32m.

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