How to get from Chicago to Saint Paul
5 ways, 558 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
5 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flybest | 5h 16m | $210–320 estimated |
| Bus | 7h 53m | $50–165 estimated |
| Train | 8h | $95–290 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 9h 29m | $50–70 estimated |
| Taxi | 9h 29m | $1,040–1,430 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:14 → 18:019h 47m · directFlixBus-us FlixBus 2548$50–115
- 08:14 → 17:579h 43m · 1 changeFlixBus-us FlixBus 2548$50–115
- 08:32 → 18:019h 29m · 1 changeChicago Transit Authority 8$50–116
- 08:32 → 17:579h 25m · 2 changesChicago Transit Authority 8$50–116
- 10:14 → 19:149h · directAmtrak 1333$95–270
- 14:59 → 22:598h · directAmtrak 27$109–290
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Chicago to Saint Paul?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 5h 16m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 558 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Chicago to Saint Paul?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $50. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Chicago to Saint Paul?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 2 direct trains, the fastest taking 8h. Fares run $95–290 across classes.
- How much is the bus from Chicago to Saint Paul?
- Buses take about 7h 53m and cost $50–165 depending on operator and seat type. 6 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How long is the flight from Chicago to Saint Paul?
- About 1h 22m in the air (ORD → MSP), about 5h 16m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run $210–320; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Saint Paul from Chicago by road?
- About 650 km, roughly 9h 29m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $50–70; tolls and parking are extra.