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How to get fromSt. Louis to Minneapolisby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Minneapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane STL - MSP
    3h 29m
    $384–954

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    15h 46m
    $96–190

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    14h 16m
    $205–440

  4. Drive 532 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Minneapoliscar car 532 mi
    9h 39m
    $98–141

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    18h 5m
    $132–230

St. Louis to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration14h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 470 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, 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 St. Louis to Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 14h 16m.

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