Travel Information to Chicago, IL from Saint Paul, MN
| 346 miles (558 km) | |
| Train, bus or flight | |
| $45 - $47 | |
| Bus • $45 (€41) • 7 h 55 min | |
| Flight • $47 (€43) • 1 h 30 min | |
| Greyhound 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.
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How to get from Saint Paul, MN to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Saint Paul, MN to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Saint Paul, MN to Chicago, IL
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.

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.
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