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How to get fromWilmette to Minneapolisby train, subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Wilmette to Minneapolis by train, subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Wilmette to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    4h 32m
    $98–612

  2. Drive  390 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wilmette to Minneapoliscar car 390 mi
    6h 51m
    $67–97

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    10h 2m
    $229–360

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    11h 10m
    $68–122

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wilmette to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    4h 26m
    $229–813

  6. Train, bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wilmette to Kenoshatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MKE - MSP
    6h 5m
    $99–573

  7. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 966
    12h 29m
    $88–156

Wilmette to Minneapolis by train, bus, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$229Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 382.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Wilmette, IL, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $220–350 and the journey takes 7h 31m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 8h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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