There are 7 ways to get from Winnetka to Minneapolis by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Winnetka to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MDW - MSP
4h 38m$83–492Drive 387.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Winnetka to Minneapoliscar 387.7 mi
6h 49m$71–103Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
9h 38m$134–266Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Madison to UMN - Minneapolisbus Jefferson 966
11h 53m$97–157Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Winnetka to Clybourntrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ORD - MSP
4h 33m$229–413Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MKE - MSP
5h 57m$628–1,064Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150S
13h 7m$79–148
Winnetka to Minneapolis by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Winnetka to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Winnetka to Minneapolis is to train and fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $220 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Winnetka to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from Green Bay Rd & Pine St and arriving at UMN - Minneapolis via Davis CTA Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Winnetka station to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from Glenview Amtrak Station and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
The distance between Winnetka and Minneapolis is 387 miles. The road distance is 390 miles.
The best way to get from Winnetka to Minneapolis without a car is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs $130 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Winnetka to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Winnetka to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility station.
Winnetka to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Glenview Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Winnetka to Minneapolis is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs $130 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus via Madison, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 11h 53m.
What companies run services between Winnetka, IL, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Glenview Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $130–260 and the journey takes 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Green Bay Rd & Pine St to UMN - Minneapolis via Church St & Benson Ave, Davis CTA Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, and Madison in around 11h 53m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Winnetka to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
Train from Winnetka to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Glenview Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $23–50
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to UMN - Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $70–100
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Winnetka to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Winnetka to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winnetka to Minneapolis is 390 miles. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Winnetka to Minneapolis.
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