The cheapest and fastest trains from St. Louis, MO to Minneapolis, MN
Cheapest price
$204
Average price
$236
Fastest journey
14 h 11 m
Average duration
16 h 56 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
751 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St. Louis, MO to Minneapolis, MN is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St. Louis, MO to Minneapolis, MN will cost around $236 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $204.
Of the 2 trains that leave St. Louis, MO for Minneapolis, MN on Thu, Feb 26, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 26 the direct trains cover the 751 km distance in an average of 16 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 h 11 m .
On Thu, Feb 26 the slowest trains will take 19 h 41 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.




Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for St. Louis, MO to Minneapolis, MN
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St. Louis, MO to Minneapolis, MN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $90. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $90, and a flight costs an average of $97.
Distance: 466 miles (751 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$164 Average price | $156 Average price Cheapest | $332 Average price |
13h 14m Average total duration 12h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 12m Average total duration 14h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
St. Louis, MO to Minneapolis, MN train times
The table below shows live departures for St. Louis, MO to Minneapolis, MN trains for tomorrow, Thursday, February 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
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![]() | 5:00 AM St. Louis, MO | 19h41 | 12:41 AM Minneapolis, MN | 0 transfersDirect | ||
![]() | 10:30 AM St. Louis, MO | 14h11 | 12:41 AM Minneapolis, MN | 0 transfersDirect | ||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St. Louis, MO to Minneapolis, MN
Trains from St. Louis, MO to Minneapolis, MN run on average 5 times per day, taking around 12h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $81 (€64) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 466 miles (751 km) distance in 13h 59m.
Distance 466 miles (751 km) |
Average train duration 12h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $81 (€64) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 13h 59m |
First train 04:30 |
Last train 23:00 |
Train companies: Amtrak from St. Louis, MO to Minneapolis, MN trainsAmtrak trains will get you between St. Louis, MO and Minneapolis, MN from $81 (€64). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from St. Louis, MO to Minneapolis, MN
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St. Louis, MO to Minneapolis, MN by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Minneapolis, MN, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from St. Louis, MO to Minneapolis, MN
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available on-site with both short-term and long-term options.
- Landry's Seafood House
- The Station Grille
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Courtyard St. Louis Downtown West
- Drury Inn St. Louis at Union Station
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for Amtrak and regional trains
- Hall 2: MetroLink connections
- MetroLink: Red Line, Blue Line
- Bus: Several lines available including 40, 94, 97
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