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Travel Information to Chicago, IL from Saint Paul, MN

distanceDistance346 miles (558 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$45 - $47
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $45 (€41) • 7 h 55 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $47 (€43) • 1 h 30 min
carriersPopular travel companiesGreyhound or Amtrak

Travel 346 miles (558 km) by train, bus or flight between Saint Paul, MN and Chicago, IL. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Greyhound or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Saint Paul, MN to Chicago, IL.

Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Saint Paul, MN to Chicago, IL

Train
Bus
Flight
Cheapest price 44 39Cheapest 80
Average price 82 68Cheapest 313
Average duration7h 24m7h 55m1h 33m
Direct Options
First departure2:50 PM6:45 AM11:00 AM
Last departure5:50 PM9:00 PM11:21 PM
No. of daily departures12-
Companies
  • Amtrak
  • Greyhound
  • FlixBus
  • American Airlines

Travel options
from Saint Paul, MN to Chicago, IL

How to get from Saint Paul, MN to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
train

The best way to travel from Saint Paul, MN to Chicago, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Amtrak
11:50AM7h24
Union Depot, Saint Paul, MN
07:14PMUnion Station, Chicago, IL
$501One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Amtrak
11:50AM7h24
Union Depot, Saint Paul, MN
07:14PMUnion Station, Chicago, IL
$501One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Republic Airlines
06:00PM1h34
Saint Paul International Airport, MN (MSP)
07:34PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4271One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Amtrak
11:50AM9h14
Union Depot, Saint Paul, MN
09:04PMUnion Station, Chicago, IL
$691One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak
08:50AM7h55
Union Depot, Saint Paul, MN
04:45PMUnion Station, Chicago, IL
$1181One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
08:50AM7h55
Union Depot, Saint Paul, MN
04:45PMUnion Station, Chicago, IL
$1181One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
08:15AM9h05
Saint Paul, MN
05:20PMChicago, IL
$521One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
11:50AM8h25
Saint Paul, MN
08:15PMChicago, IL
$701One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
11:50AM9h15
Saint Paul, MN
09:05PMChicago, IL
$701One-way
0 transfers
United
09:55AM1h42
Saint Paul International Airport, MN (MSP)
11:37AMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4271One-way
0 transfers
Republic Airlines
11:50AM1h36
Saint Paul International Airport, MN (MSP)
01:26PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4271One-way
0 transfers
Republic Airlines
11:22AM1h46
Saint Paul International Airport, MN (MSP)
01:08PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4271One-way
0 transfers

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You can travel by train or bus for as low as $38 (€34). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains to Chicago, IL from Saint Paul, MN, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

Travel information from Saint Paul, MN to Chicago, IL with Amtrak:

  • Average Duration: 7 h 55 min
  • Cheapest Price: $73
  • Amtrak frequency: 1 a day

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FlixBus from Saint Paul, MN to Chicago, IL travel information:

  • Average Duration: 7 h 45 min
  • Cheapest Price: $38

FAQs: Travel from Saint Paul, MN to Chicago, IL

FAQs: Travel to Chicago, IL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Saint Paul, MN to Chicago, IL.
FAQs

There are 3 travel options from Saint Paul, MN to Chicago, IL: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Paul, MN and Chicago, IL is a bus with an average price of $45 (€41).

This is compared to other travel options from Saint Paul, MN to Chicago, IL:

Taking a bus costs $3 (€2) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $47 (€43) for the same trip.

A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train with an average ticket price of $46 (€42) from Saint Paul, MN to Chicago, IL.

The fastest way to get to Chicago, IL from Saint Paul, MN is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 30 min.

Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:

Bus takes on average 7 h 55 min.

Train takes on average 7 h 24 min.

The distance from Saint Paul, MN to Chicago, IL is approximately 346 miles (558 km).

The average frequency per day from Saint Paul, MN to Chicago, IL is:

  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • 7 flights per day.
  • 6 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Chicago, IL from Saint Paul, MN as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Saint Paul, MN to Chicago, IL:

    The following travel companies offer services from Saint Paul, MN to Chicago, IL:

    • Travel with Greyhound or FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Saint Paul, MN to Chicago, IL tickets on Omio for $45 (€41).
    • Travel with Amtrak for trains to Chicago, IL. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Amtrak Saint Paul, MN to Chicago, IL tickets on Omio for $46 (€42).

    Yes, there are direct routes from Saint Paul, MN to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:

    • You can find 6 direct buses per day to Chicago, IL with Greyhound or FlixBus.
    • You can find 3 direct trains per day to take to Chicago, IL with Amtrak.

    Direct services to Chicago, IL tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

    Many of our customers who book a trip from Saint Paul, MN to Chicago, IL often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like San Francisco, CA, Indianapolis, IN, New York, NY, Milwaukee, WI or Champaign, IL. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Saint Paul, MN and Chicago, IL itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Chicago, IL and any of these top destinations today!
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