There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul 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
3h 53m$386–958Drive 529.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar 529.1 mi
9h 38m$97–140Train (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$222–457Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0153S
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus Greyhound US0156
15h 43m$99–191Bus 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
18h 40m$138–241
St. Louis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 38m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $380 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Minneapolis–Saint Paul station. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Marshall & Otis Station via Des Moines and Union Depot & Gate A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.
The distance between St. Louis and Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 471 miles. The road distance is 532.2 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul without a car is to train which takes 14h and costs $220 - $460.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from St. Louis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul, including transfers.
St. Louis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $380 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $460 and takes 14h, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $200 and takes 15h 43m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Minneapolis–Saint Paul, 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 Marshall & Otis Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot & Sibley Station in around 14h.
- 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.com
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
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.com
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
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
- coachusa.com
- 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
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $70–100
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
St. Louis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 532 miles. It takes approximately 9h 38m to drive from St. Louis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
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