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

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

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  1. Drive to Duluth International Airport, fly

    best
    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
    $91–426

  2. Bus to International Falls, fly

    cheapest
    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
    $76–436

  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
    $146–295

  4. Drive  342 mi

    1. Drive from Thunder Bay to Minneapoliscar car 342 mi
    6h 37m
    $79–114

  5. Drive to Range Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Thunder Bay to Range Regional Airport (HIB)car car
    2. Fly from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane HIB - MSP
    6h 36m
    $102–434

Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 344.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Thunder Bay to Minneapolis. However, you can drive to Duluth-Airport-DLH airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), walk to Terminal 1 Station, then take the vehicle to U.S. Bank Stadium Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thunder Bay to Minneapolis Bus Station via Sault Ste Marie, St. Ignace, Escanaba, and Green Bay Transit Center in around 26h 16m.

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