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How to get fromThunder Bay to Minneapolisby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Thunder Bay to Minneapolis by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane YQT - MSP
    5h 38m
    $144–656

  2. Drive  342.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Thunder Bay to Minneapoliscar car 342.1 mi
    6h 37m
    $71–102

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    2. Drive from Sault Ste Marie to St. Ignacecar car
    3. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Escanababus bus
    4. Take the bus from Escanaba to Green Baybus bus
    5. Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 16m
    $150–300

  4. Drive to Duluth International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Thunder Bay to Duluth-Airport-DLHcar car
    2. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DLH - MSP
    5h 41m
    $92–439

  5. Bus to International Falls, fly

    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Fort Francesbus bus
    2. Fly from International Falls (INL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane INL - MSP
    7h
    $82–467

Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Thunder Bay, ON, Canada and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 3 times a day.

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