How much is the bus ticket from Minneapolis to Chicago?

The cheapest coach tickets from Minneapolis to Chicago start from £33. The average price for this route is around £56. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Minneapolis to Chicago?

The average bus journey time from Minneapolis to Chicago is 11h 10m, covering a distance of 354 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 7h 35m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Minneapolis to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Jefferson Lines , Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Minneapolis to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Minneapolis to Chicago at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 20:50.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Minneapolis to Chicago?

A bus journey from Minneapolis to Chicago produces an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Minneapolis to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Jefferson Lines , with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 764 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Minneapolis to Chicago?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Minneapolis to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Minneapolis to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Jefferson Lines , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Minneapolis to Chicago from £35 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Minneapolis to Chicago on 8 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	07:45	Minneapolis Bus Station	9h 50m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	00:15	Minneapolis Bus Station	7h 35m	07:50	N Cumberland Ave	Fastest
	Bus	00:15	Minneapolis Bus Station	8h 30m	08:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45	Minneapolis Bus Station	9h 20m	21:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:15	Minneapolis Bus Station	9h 35m	09:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Minneapolis to Chicago on 9 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	07:45	Minneapolis Bus Station	9h 50m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	00:15	Minneapolis Bus Station	7h 35m	07:50	N Cumberland Ave	Fastest
	Bus	00:15	Minneapolis Bus Station	8h 30m	08:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45	Minneapolis Bus Station	9h 20m	21:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:15	Minneapolis Bus Station	9h 35m	09:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Minneapolis to Chicago on 10 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	07:45	Minneapolis Bus Station	9h 50m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	00:15	Minneapolis Bus Station	7h 35m	07:50	N Cumberland Ave	Fastest
	Bus	00:15	Minneapolis Bus Station	8h 30m	08:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45	Minneapolis Bus Station	9h 20m	21:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:15	Minneapolis Bus Station	9h 35m	09:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Minneapolis to Chicago on 11 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	20:50	Minneapolis Bus Station	8h 25m	05:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	00:15	Minneapolis Bus Station	7h 35m	07:50	N Cumberland Ave	Fastest
	Bus	00:15	Minneapolis Bus Station	8h 30m	08:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	07:45	Minneapolis Bus Station	9h 50m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:15	Minneapolis Bus Station	9h 35m	09:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Minneapolis to Chicago on 12 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	07:45	Minneapolis Bus Station	9h 50m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	00:15	Minneapolis Bus Station	7h 35m	07:50	N Cumberland Ave	Fastest
	Bus	00:15	Minneapolis Bus Station	8h 30m	08:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45	Minneapolis Bus Station	9h 20m	21:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:15	Minneapolis Bus Station	9h 35m	09:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Minneapolis to Chicago on 13 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	07:45	Minneapolis Bus Station	9h 50m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	00:15	Minneapolis Bus Station	7h 35m	07:50	N Cumberland Ave	Fastest
	Bus	00:15	Minneapolis Bus Station	8h 30m	08:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:15	Minneapolis Bus Station	9h 35m	09:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	07:45	Minneapolis Bus Station	10h 50m	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Get from Minneapolis to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just £33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

11h 10mAverage duration

354 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Minneapolis and Chicago?

Stops in Minneapolis

A
Greyhound Station
950 Hawthorne Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA
B
MSP Airport
Ground Transportation Center, Terminal 1, 6498 34th Ave S, St Paul, MN 55111, USA

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Compare bus companies

Jefferson Lines

4/5764 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.3

Greyhound

3.5/587,486 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Users have shared mixed experiences, with some mentioning a lack of variety in breakfast options at the first stop. However, specific details about missing buses due to personal emergencies were also noted but are not directly related to service quality.

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Minneapolis Chicago recent customer reviews

The 1st place stand for breakfast is not good only dress food no another choice if change places different types of is available best

Omer D.

13 June 2024

Bus broke down left me 2 hours and 40 min away from Chicago. We waited more than 3 hours for a bus in negative temperatures. I had to have my girlfriend and kids come out and drive 2 hours and 40 min to come get me. The driver wasn’t giving anyone any type of info

Jeremy F.

26 January 2022

No proper guidance on connection. I had to take other mode for covering my last wing of my travel

Sachidanandhan V.

10 June 2021

FlixBus

3.5/511,949 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Minneapolis to Chicago

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Minneapolis to Chicago?
The cheapest coach tickets from Minneapolis to Chicago start from £33. The average price for this route is around £56. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Minneapolis to Chicago?
The average bus journey time from Minneapolis to Chicago is 11h 10m, covering a distance of 354 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 7h 35m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Minneapolis to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Jefferson Lines, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Minneapolis to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Minneapolis to Chicago at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 20:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Minneapolis to Chicago?
A bus journey from Minneapolis to Chicago produces an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Minneapolis to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Jefferson Lines, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 764 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Minneapolis to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Minneapolis to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Minneapolis to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Jefferson Lines, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04/01

£108

05/01

£75

Today

£68

07/01

£57

08/01

£49

09/01

£46

10/01

£43

11/01

£41

The cheapest trip from Minneapolis to Chicago was searched and found on 11 Jan 2026 with a price of £41

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Minneapolis to Chicago as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £41 to £141 for a bus ticket from Minneapolis to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £41, which is on 2026-01-11.

Usually Jefferson Lines will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.