There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Minneapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane STL - MSP
3h 29m$384–954Drive 532 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to Minneapoliscar 532 mi
9h 39m$98–141Train (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 / ...
14h 16m$171–406Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
14h 32m$141–214Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
15h 25m$108–181
St. Louis to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 39m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $380 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Washington Ave S & 3rd Ave / 2nd Ave via Kansas City and Union Depot & Gate A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.
The distance between St. Louis and Minneapolis is 473 miles. The road distance is 535.1 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Minneapolis without a car is to train which takes 14h 16m and costs $170 - $410.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from St. Louis to Minneapolis, including transfers.
St. Louis to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $380 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $410 and takes 14h 16m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 14h 32m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Louis to Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 14h 16m.
- 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
- $80–500
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
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
- $65–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- 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 Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
St. Louis to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
St. Louis to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Minneapolis is 535 miles. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from St. Louis to Minneapolis.
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