How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Saint Paul?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Saint Paul start at R 754. The average price for this route is around R 1 086. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Chicago to Saint Paul?

The average bus journey time from Chicago to Saint Paul is 8h 55m, covering a distance of 557 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 7h 45m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Saint Paul route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus , Jefferson Lines , Amtrak .

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

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Saint Paul at 00:35. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.

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

A bus trip from Chicago to Saint Paul produces an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Chicago to Saint Paul?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Saint Paul?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

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

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 Chicago to Saint Paul?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Chicago to Saint Paul from R 804 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Chicago to Saint Paul on 9 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h 55m	05:55	Union Depot	CheapestFastest
	Bus	15:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 55m	23:55	Union Depot	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	13:45	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	10h 10m	23:55	Union Depot	No tags
	Bus	21:15	Chicago (Bus Station)	12h	09:15	Union Depot	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	10h 30m	05:55	Union Depot	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Saint Paul on 10 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	06:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 55m	15:10	Union Depot	Cheapest
	Bus	22:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h 55m	05:55	Union Depot	Fastest
	Bus	00:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 5m	08:40	Union Depot	No tags
	Bus	09:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 50m	18:05	Union Depot	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	10h 30m	05:55	Union Depot	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Saint Paul on 11 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	06:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 55m	15:10	Union Depot	Cheapest
	Bus	22:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h 55m	05:55	Union Depot	Fastest
	Bus	00:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 5m	08:40	Union Depot	No tags
	Bus	09:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 50m	18:05	Union Depot	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	13:45	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	10h 10m	23:55	Union Depot	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Saint Paul on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	06:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 55m	15:10	Union Depot	Cheapest
	Bus	22:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h 55m	05:55	Union Depot	Fastest
	Bus	00:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 5m	08:40	Union Depot	No tags
	Bus	09:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 50m	18:05	Union Depot	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	05:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	9h 45m	15:10	Union Depot	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Saint Paul on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	15:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 55m	23:55	Union Depot	Cheapest
	Bus	22:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h 55m	05:55	Union Depot	Fastest
	Bus	00:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 5m	08:40	Union Depot	No tags
	Bus	09:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 50m	18:05	Union Depot	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	05:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	9h 45m	15:10	Union Depot	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Saint Paul on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	06:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 55m	15:10	Union Depot	Cheapest
	Bus	22:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h 55m	05:55	Union Depot	Fastest
	Bus	00:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 5m	08:40	Union Depot	No tags
	Bus	09:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 50m	18:05	Union Depot	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	05:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	9h 45m	15:10	Union Depot	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Saint Paul on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	06:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 55m	15:10	Union Depot	Cheapest
	Bus	22:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h 55m	05:55	Union Depot	Fastest
	Bus	00:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 5m	08:40	Union Depot	No tags
	Bus	09:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 50m	18:05	Union Depot	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	05:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	9h 45m	15:10	Union Depot	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Saint Paul on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	06:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 55m	15:10	Union Depot	Cheapest
	Bus	22:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h 55m	05:55	Union Depot	Fastest
	Bus	00:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 5m	08:40	Union Depot	No tags
	Bus	09:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 50m	18:05	Union Depot	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	05:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	9h 45m	15:10	Union Depot	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to Saint Paul

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Saint Paul. The journey takes about 7 hours 51 minutes and with fares starting at just R 817, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

7h 51mAverage duration

557 kmDistance

51kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 754 - R 4 510	Average duration8h 55m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 817 - R 3 385	Average duration7h 51m	CO₂ emissions 51kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Saint Paul?

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
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

Stops in Saint Paul

A
Union Depot
240 Kellogg Blvd E (Union Depot), St Paul, MN 55101
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B
178 Cesar Chavez St
178 Cesar Chavez St, St Paul MN 55107, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 422 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87422 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 754

Greyhound Chicago Saint Paul recent customer reviews

Love Greyhound never had a problem until this last trip... had mechanical issues

Deborah C.

12 February 2019

Bus was 2 hours and 10 minutes late--no warning email, text, or phone call, and the bustracker was down for the first hour and 45 minutes. But the driver himself was efficient and friendly enough once we got on board.

Dana S.

24 August 2018

I didn’t get on the bus i feel robbed that was my last money

Zake C.

14 January 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511 559 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Jefferson Lines

4/5759 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4

WiFi3.2

Amtrak

4/55 632 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5632 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 378

Amtrak Chicago Saint Paul recent customer reviews

It was really cold and there always no heat for the whole trip , really upset

Ibrahim A.

16 January 2024

To bad experience guys delay it 2 times and decide to go with airplane

Jean Paul M.

17 June 2023

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Saint Paul, US by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Saint Paul?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Saint Paul start at R 754. The average price for this route is around R 1 086. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Chicago to Saint Paul?
The average bus journey time from Chicago to Saint Paul is 8h 55m, covering a distance of 557 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 7h 45m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Saint Paul route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Jefferson Lines, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to Saint Paul?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Saint Paul at 00:35. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Saint Paul?
A bus trip from Chicago to Saint Paul produces an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to Saint Paul?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Saint Paul?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Chicago to Saint Paul?
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 Chicago to Saint Paul?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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

07/12

R 1 345

08/12

R 1 153

Today

R 1 258

10/12

R 1 153

11/12

R 1 014

12/12

R 1 014

13/12

R 1 049

14/12

R 1 049

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Saint Paul, US was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 014

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 014 to R 3 128 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Saint Paul, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 014, which is on 2025-12-11.

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.