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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
$35
tomorrow
$47
Thursday
$52
Friday
$60
Saturday
$50
Sunday
$60
Monday
$48

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 7h 35m 12:15 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 7:50 AM Chicago Cumberland CTA  Economy $35
Greyhound US 8h 30m 12:15 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 8:45 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $35
Greyhound US 8h 25m 8:50 PM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 5:15 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $35
FlixBus 9h 35m 5:30 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 3:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $38
FlixBus 9h 50m 7:45 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 5:35 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $38

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 8h 25m 8:50 PM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 5:15 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $47
Greyhound US 11h 10m 10:30 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 9:40 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $48
Greyhound US 7h 35m 12:15 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 7:50 AM Chicago Cumberland CTA  Economy $49
FlixBus 9h 50m 7:45 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 5:35 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $52
FlixBus 9h 20m 12:15 PM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 9:35 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $52

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 7h 35m 12:15 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 7:50 AM Chicago Cumberland CTA  Economy $52
Greyhound US 8h 30m 12:15 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 8:45 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $52
Greyhound US 11h 10m 10:30 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 9:40 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $52
FlixBus 11h 20m 12:15 PM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 11:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $55
FlixBus 9h 50m 7:45 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 5:35 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $56

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 7h 35m 12:15 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 7:50 AM Chicago Cumberland CTA  Economy $60
Greyhound US 8h 30m 12:15 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 8:45 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $60
Greyhound US 11h 10m 10:30 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 9:40 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $60
FlixBus 9h 35m 5:30 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 3:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $64
FlixBus 9h 50m 7:45 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 5:35 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $64
  • Did you know that if you travel from Minneapolis to Chicago via Milwaukee, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      8h 25m
      0
      8:50 PM
      Minneapolis
      Fourth Street North Transit Station
      3:15 AM
      Milwaukee
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $31
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Greyhound US
      1h 50m
      0
      3:25 AM
      Milwaukee
      Central Bus Station
      5:15 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $19
    Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 8h 30m 12:15 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 8:45 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $50
Greyhound US 8h 25m 8:50 PM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 5:15 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $50
Greyhound US 7h 35m 12:15 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 7:50 AM Chicago Cumberland CTA  Economy $50
FlixBus 9h 35m 5:30 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 3:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $55
FlixBus 9h 50m 7:45 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 5:35 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $55

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 8h 30m 12:15 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 8:45 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $60
Greyhound US 11h 10m 10:30 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 9:40 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $60
Greyhound US 8h 25m 8:50 PM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 5:15 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $60
FlixBus 9h 5m 5:40 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 2:45 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $64
FlixBus 9h 50m 7:45 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 5:35 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $64
  • Did you know that if you travel from Minneapolis to Chicago via Milwaukee, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Jefferson Lines
      11h 30m
      0
      10:10 AM
      Minneapolis
      University
      6:20 PM
      Milwaukee
      Intermodal Station
      0
      Jefferson Lines
      Economy
      $18
      • Waiting Time 1h 35m
    • Greyhound US
      1h 45m
      0
      7:55 PM
      Milwaukee
      Central Bus Station
      9:40 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $19
    Travel time is 3h 5m longer, but you will save $23

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 7h 35m 12:15 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 7:50 AM Chicago Cumberland CTA  Economy $48
Greyhound US 8h 30m 12:15 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 8:45 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $48
Greyhound US 11h 10m 10:30 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 9:40 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $48
FlixBus 9h 5m 5:40 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 2:45 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $52
FlixBus 9h 50m 7:45 AM Minneapolis Fourth Street North Transit Station 5:35 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $52

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Minneapolis to Chicago is $35 on 3/24/2026. Flexible travelers 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.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily buses from Minneapolis to Chicago. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 11 daily coaches between Minneapolis and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 49 buses from Minneapolis to Chicago, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Minneapolis and Chicago, with 20 offers.

Facts about the bus from Minneapolis to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 18 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 Bus 12:15 AM
Latest Bus 8:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes 18 Ø
Distance 354.9 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Minneapolis to Chicago

Every day, 18 buses from 2 bus companies leave Minneapolis for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/22
Monday 03/23
Tuesday 03/24
$35
Wednesday 03/25
$47
Thursday 03/26
$52
Friday 03/27
$70
Saturday 03/28
$50
Sunday 03/29
$60
Monday 03/30
$48
Tuesday 03/31
$52
Wednesday 04/01
$48
Thursday 04/02
$50
Friday 04/03
Saturday 04/04
$57
Sunday 04/05
$59
Monday 04/06
$50
Tuesday 04/07
$54
Wednesday 04/08
$47
Thursday 04/09
$59
Friday 04/10
$64
Saturday 04/11
$60
Sunday 04/12
$52
Monday 04/13
$50
Tuesday 04/14
$62
Wednesday 04/15
$47
Thursday 04/16
$47
Friday 04/17
$48
Saturday 04/18

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 $35, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Minneapolis to Chicago. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $52.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Minneapolis to Chicago, with $35. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $52.

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 buses from Minneapolis to Chicago are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Minneapolis to Chicago

These are the most booked bus companies between Minneapolis to Chicago from our users.

Greyhound US from Minneapolis to Chicago

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Minneapolis to Chicago:

Cheapest Price $35
Fastest Bus 7h 35m
Earliest Bus 12:15 AM
Last Bus 8:50 PM
Daily Connections 10 Ø
Found on 3/16/2026

FlixBus from Minneapolis to Chicago

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Minneapolis to Chicago:

Cheapest Price $38
Fastest Bus 9h 5m
Earliest Bus 5:30 AM
Last Bus 12:15 PM
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 3/16/2026

All bus stations and stops in Minneapolis and Chicago

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Minneapolis and Chicago.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Minneapolis to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses 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 bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $35 and takes 7h 35m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $35 and $76. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

On average, how many connections are available from Minneapolis to Chicago each day?

Every day, the Minneapolis to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 18 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Minneapolis to Chicago take?

The fastest bus from Minneapolis to Chicago is offered by Greyhound US and takes 7h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $35. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Minneapolis to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Minneapolis starts at 12:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Minneapolis to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Minneapolis for Chicago starts at 8:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Minneapolis Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Minneapolis to Chicago, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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 Minneapolis to Chicago bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Minneapolis Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus 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 traveling 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?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 18 daily trips between Minneapolis and Chicago. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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

Prices and availability for 18 trips between Minneapolis and Chicago change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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