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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Chicago, IL to Minneapolis, MN
Cheapest price
£71
Average price
£78
Fastest journey
8 h 30 m
Average duration
9 h 1 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
571 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Chicago, IL to Minneapolis, MN is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chicago, IL to Minneapolis, MN will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £71.
Of the 7 buses that leave Chicago, IL for Minneapolis, MN every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 571 km distance in an average of 9 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Chicago, IL to Minneapolis, MN
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Minneapolis, MN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £43, and a flight costs an average of £80.
Distance: 571 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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£67 Average Price Cheapest | £90 Average Price | £250 Average Price |
9h 8m Average total duration 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Chicago, IL to Minneapolis, MN bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chicago, IL to Minneapolis, MN coaches for today, Wednesday 4 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 12:35 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 11h40 | 00:15 Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:10 Chicago, Cumberland Blue Line Station, IL | 11h05 | 00:15 Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:00 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 9h15 | 00:15 Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 5 March | |||||
| 04:00 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 8h30 | 12:30 Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:35 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 8h50 | 15:25 Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Chicago, IL to Minneapolis, MN coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Greyhound?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Greyhound, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Chicago, IL to Minneapolis, MN.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Greyhound with all available travel options, which are bus, train and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Chicago, IL to Minneapolis, MN.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Chicago, IL to Minneapolis, MN.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Chicago, IL to Minneapolis, MN.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chicago, IL to Minneapolis, MN
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Buses from Chicago, IL to Minneapolis, MN run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £35 by train.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 571 km distance in 8h 30m.
Distance 571 km |
Average bus duration 8h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 8h 30m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus from Chicago, IL to Minneapolis, MNYou can travel by bus between Chicago, IL to Minneapolis, MN with Greyhound, FlixBus for as low as £35. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Chicago, IL to Minneapolis, MN coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chicago, IL to Minneapolis, MN by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Minneapolis, MN, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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