How to get from Chicago to South St Paul
5 ways, 551 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 23m | $220–330 estimated |
| Train | 8h 8m | $96–308 estimated |
| Bus | 9h 1m | $51–152 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 9h 30m | $50–70 estimated |
| Taxi | 9h 30m | $1,040–1,430 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:14 → 18:2310h 9m · 1 changeFlixBus-us FlixBus 2548$51–117
- 08:32 → 18:239h 51m · 2 changesChicago Transit Authority 8$51–117
- 08:55 → 17:569h 1m · directFlixBus-us FlixBus 2548$77–152
- 10:14 → 19:519h 37m · 1 changeAmtrak 1333$96–272
- 10:28 → 19:519h 23m · 2 changesChicago Transit Authority Orange Line$97–273
- 10:40 → 19:519h 11m · 3 changesChicago Transit Authority 8$97–273
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 South St Paul?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 5h 23m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 551 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Chicago to South St 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 South St Paul?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 2 direct trains, the fastest taking 8h 8m. Fares run $96–308 across classes.
- How much is the bus from Chicago to South St Paul?
- Buses take about 9h 1m and cost $51–152 depending on operator and seat type. 3 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How long is the flight from Chicago to South St Paul?
- About 1h 22m in the air (ORD → MSP), about 5h 23m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run $220–330; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is South St Paul from Chicago by road?
- About 651 km, roughly 9h 30m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $50–70; tolls and parking are extra.