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Compare train, bus, and flight for Saint Paul, MN to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saint Paul, MN to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a flight costs an average of $88.
Distance: 347 miles (559 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$119 Average price | $91 Average price Cheapest | $334 Average price | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Saint Paul, MN to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint Paul, MN to Chicago, IL costing on average $119 (€96).
A bus is $243 (€196) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saint Paul, MN to Chicago, IL costing on average $334 (€269).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 22m.
Bus takes on average 8h 35m.
Travel optionsfrom Saint Paul, MN to Chicago, IL
How to get from Saint Paul, MN to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- 1340 Borealis11:39 AM7h47Union Depot, Saint Paul, MN7:26 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$501One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1340 Borealis11:39 AM7h47Union Depot, Saint Paul, MN7:26 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$501One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA397211:36 AM1h35Rochester International Airport1:11 PMO'Hare International Airport$4331One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1340 Borealis · 342 Hiawatha Service11:39 AM9h25Union Depot, Saint Paul, MN9:04 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$671One-way1 transfer
- 1340 Borealis · 342 Hiawatha Service11:49 AM9h15Union Depot, Saint Paul, MN9:04 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$911One-way1 transfer
- 28 Empire Builder · 1340 Borealis8:50 AM10h31Union Depot, Saint Paul, MN7:21 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$1101One-way1 transfer
- 12:50 AM7h00St Paul, Union Depot Station & Terminal7:50 AMChicago, Cumberland Blue Line Station, IL$621One-way0 transfers
- 12:50 AM7h55St Paul, Union Depot Station & Terminal8:45 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$621One-way0 transfers
- 8:55 PM8h20St Paul, Union Depot Station & Terminal5:15 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$621One-way0 transfers
SY2615:30 PM1h36Saint Paul International Airport7:06 PMO'Hare International Airport$841One-way0 transfers- UA7328:40 PM1h40Saint Paul International Airport10:20 PMO'Hare International Airport$1511One-way0 transfers
- AA34282:36 PM1h50Saint Paul International Airport4:26 PMO'Hare International Airport$1811One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Saint Paul, MN to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint Paul, MN to Chicago, IL costing on average $119 (€96).
A bus is $243 (€196) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saint Paul, MN to Chicago, IL costing on average $334 (€269).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 22m.
Bus takes on average 8h 35m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saint Paul, MN and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Saint Paul International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Union Depot, Saint Paul, MN and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from St Paul, Union Depot Station & Terminal and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 7 direct flights per day with United, American Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, Republic Airlines.
- 5 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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