There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Minneapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane STL - MSP
1h 58m$390–915Drive 518.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Minneapoliscar 518.8 mi
9h 25m$95–137Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
15h 47m$220–464Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0153S
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
17h 11m$97–199Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- 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
19h 56m$138–242
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 1h 58m and costs $390 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Saint Louis and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis Airport (STL) station to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station and arriving at Government Plaza Station via St. Louis, Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 47m.
The distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Minneapolis is 459 miles. The road distance is 521.8 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Minneapolis without a car is to train which takes 15h 47m and costs $220 - $470.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Minneapolis, including transfers.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 1h 58m and costs $390 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $470 and takes 15h 47m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $200 and takes 17h 11m.
What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station to Government Plaza Station via CIVIC CENTER station, St. Louis, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 15h 47m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- 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
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) to Minneapolis is 522 miles. It takes approximately 9h 25m to drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Minneapolis.
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