Bus and Coach from Minneapolis to Chicago: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Minneapolis to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Minneapolis to Chicago from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

£42

tomorrow

Thursday

£36

Friday

£44

Saturday

£41

Sunday

£50

Monday

£43

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	8h 50m	20:25	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	05:15	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£42	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 05/05/2026 20:25:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/05/2026 05:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
FlixBus	9h 20m	12:15	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	21:35	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 05/05/2026 12:15:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/05/2026 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
Greyhound US	11h 10m	10:30	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	21:40	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£44	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 05/05/2026 10:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/05/2026 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
Greyhound US	11h 55m	20:25	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	08:20	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 05/05/2026 20:25:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/05/2026 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
FlixBus	11h 20m	12:15	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	23:35	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 05/05/2026 12:15:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/05/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	8h 50m	20:25	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	05:15	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 07/05/2026 20:25:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/05/2026 05:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
FlixBus	9h 50m	07:45	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	17:35	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 07/05/2026 07:45:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/05/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
FlixBus	9h 20m	12:15	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	21:35	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 07/05/2026 12:15:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/05/2026 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
Greyhound US	7h 35m	00:15	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	07:50	Chicago	Cumberland CTA	Economy	£39	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 07/05/2026 00:15:00 to Cumberland CTA, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/05/2026 07:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Greyhound US	8h 30m	00:15	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	08:45	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£39	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 07/05/2026 00:15:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/05/2026 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	7h 35m	00:15	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	07:50	Chicago	Cumberland CTA	Economy	£44	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 08/05/2026 00:15:00 to Cumberland CTA, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/05/2026 07:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Greyhound US	8h 30m	00:15	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	08:45	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£44	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 08/05/2026 00:15:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/05/2026 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Greyhound US	11h 10m	10:30	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	21:40	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£44	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 08/05/2026 10:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/05/2026 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
FlixBus	9h 50m	07:45	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	17:35	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 08/05/2026 07:45:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/05/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
FlixBus	9h 20m	12:15	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	21:35	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 08/05/2026 12:15:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/05/2026 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	7h 35m	00:15	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	07:50	Chicago	Cumberland CTA	Economy	£41	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 09/05/2026 00:15:00 to Cumberland CTA, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/05/2026 07:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Greyhound US	8h 30m	00:15	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	08:45	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£41	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 09/05/2026 00:15:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/05/2026 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Greyhound US	11h 10m	10:30	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	21:40	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£41	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 09/05/2026 10:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/05/2026 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
FlixBus	9h 50m	07:45	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	17:35	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 09/05/2026 07:45:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/05/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
FlixBus	9h 20m	12:15	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	21:35	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 09/05/2026 12:15:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/05/2026 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	11h 55m	20:25	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	08:20	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 10/05/2026 20:25:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 11/05/2026 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
FlixBus	10h 50m	07:45	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	18:35	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 10/05/2026 07:45:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/05/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
FlixBus	11h 20m	12:15	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	23:35	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 10/05/2026 12:15:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/05/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
Greyhound US	9h 35m	00:15	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	09:50	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£53	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 10/05/2026 00:15:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/05/2026 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Minneapolis to Chicago via Saint Paul, MN, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  9h 35m
  
  0
  
  00:15
  
  Minneapolis
  Fourth Street North Transit Station
  
  00:40
  
  Saint Paul, MN
  Union Depot
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £3
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 11/05/2026 00:15:00 to Union Depot, Saint Paul, MN (USA) arriving at 11/05/2026 00:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 25m
- Greyhound US
  
  9h 0m
  
  0
  
  00:50
  
  Saint Paul, MN
  Union Depot
  
  09:50
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £35
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Depot, Saint Paul, MN (USA) at 11/05/2026 00:50:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 11/05/2026 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	9h 35m	00:15	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	09:50	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 11/05/2026 00:15:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 11/05/2026 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Greyhound US	13h 25m	20:25	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	09:50	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 11/05/2026 20:25:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/05/2026 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
FlixBus	10h 50m	07:45	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	18:35	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 11/05/2026 07:45:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 11/05/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
FlixBus	11h 20m	12:15	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	23:35	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 11/05/2026 12:15:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 11/05/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Minneapolis to Chicago via Milwaukee, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Jefferson Lines
  
  11h 25m
  
  0
  
  10:10
  
  Minneapolis
  University
  
  18:20
  
  Milwaukee
  Intermodal Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £14
  
  A Bus from Jefferson Lines goes from University, Minneapolis (USA) at 12/05/2026 10:10:00 to Intermodal Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 12/05/2026 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 50m
  
  0
  
  19:45
  
  Milwaukee
  Central Bus Station
  
  21:35
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £14
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 12/05/2026 19:45:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/05/2026 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Travel time is 1h 50m longer, but you will save £15

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Minneapolis to Chicago is £35 on 20/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Minneapolis and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Minneapolis and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily coaches from Minneapolis to Chicago. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Minneapolis and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 23 coaches from Minneapolis to Chicago, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Minneapolis and Chicago, with 16 offers.

Facts about coaches from Minneapolis to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 12 times every day by bus from Minneapolis to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Minneapolis to Chicago starting from £35!

Cheapest Bus	£35
Fastest Bus	7h 35m
Earliest Coach	10:30
Latest Coach	20:25
Daily Bus Connections	12 Ø
Distance	571.1 km
Coach Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Minneapolis to Chicago

Every day, 12 buses from 2 coach companies leave Minneapolis for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/05/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 04/05

Tuesday 05/05

£49

Wednesday 06/05

Thursday 07/05

£36

Friday 08/05

£46

Saturday 09/05

£49

Sunday 10/05

£50

Monday 11/05

£43

Tuesday 12/05

£42

Wednesday 13/05

£36

Thursday 14/05

£42

Friday 15/05

£44

Saturday 16/05

£36

Sunday 17/05

£41

Monday 18/05

£36

Tuesday 19/05

£39

Wednesday 20/05

£35

Thursday 21/05

£42

Friday 22/05

£58

Saturday 23/05

£53

Sunday 24/05

£55

Monday 25/05

£69

Tuesday 26/05

£41

Wednesday 27/05

£38

Thursday 28/05

£36

Friday 29/05

£42

Saturday 30/05

£49

Sunday 31/05

The cheapest time to travel from Minneapolis to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Minneapolis to Chicago, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £36, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Minneapolis to Chicago. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £42.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Minneapolis to Chicago, with £35. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £36.

How to save money travelling from Minneapolis to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Minneapolis to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Minneapolis to Chicago, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Minneapolis to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Minneapolis and Chicago

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Minneapolis and Chicago.

Fourth Street North Transit Station

3rd Avenue North 318

Hawthorne Bus Center

Hawthorne Ave 950

Hawthorne Ave & 10th St N

University

Huron Blvd. & Delaware Street SE

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Coach Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Service and Comfort on the bus from Minneapolis to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Minneapolis to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route Minneapolis to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Minneapolis to Chicago bus

How much does a Minneapolis - Chicago coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Minneapolis - Chicago bus trip is available from £35 and takes 9h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Minneapolis to Chicago?

The connection Minneapolis to Chicago is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £35 to £71. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Minneapolis - Chicago route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Minneapolis to Chicago is offered by roughly 12 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Chicago from Minneapolis take?

The quickest coach from Minneapolis to Chicago is provided by Greyhound US and takes 7h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £49. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Minneapolis to Chicago?

The earliest bus to Chicago departs from Minneapolis at 10:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Minneapolis to Chicago?

The latest bus to Chicago departs from Minneapolis at 20:25. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Minneapolis - Chicago route?

Passengers looking to travel from Minneapolis to Chicago can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Minneapolis and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Minneapolis and Chicago by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Chicago from Minneapolis?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Minneapolis Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Minneapolis Chicago bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Minneapolis to Chicago on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Minneapolis to Chicago?

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How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Minneapolis to Chicago?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Minneapolis to Chicago

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Minneapolis and to Chicago

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Minneapolis and to Chicago. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!