Bus Minneapolis to Chicago: Compare prices and save money

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

$52

tomorrow

$52

Sunday

Monday

$49

Tuesday

Wednesday

$50

Thursday

$49

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	8h 20m	5:30 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	1:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 12/5/2025 5:30:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	9h 50m	7:45 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	5:35 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 12/5/2025 7:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
FlixBus	9h 20m	11:45 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	9:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 12/5/2025 11:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
Greyhound US	7h 35m	12:15 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	7:50 AM	Chicago	Cumberland CTA	Economy	$55	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 12/5/2025 12:15:00 AM to Cumberland CTA, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Greyhound US	8h 30m	12:15 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	8:45 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 12/5/2025 12:15:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	8h 20m	5:30 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	1:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 12/6/2025 5:30:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Greyhound US	8h 20m	8:50 PM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	5:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 12/6/2025 8:50:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	9h 50m	7:45 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	5:35 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 12/6/2025 7:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
FlixBus	9h 20m	11:45 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	9:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 12/6/2025 11:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
Greyhound US	7h 35m	12:15 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	7:50 AM	Chicago	Cumberland CTA	Economy	$66	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 12/6/2025 12:15:00 AM to Cumberland CTA, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	8h 20m	5:30 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	1:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 12/8/2025 5:30:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	9h 20m	11:45 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	9:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 12/8/2025 11:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
Greyhound US	8h 20m	8:50 PM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	5:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 12/8/2025 8:50:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	9h 50m	7:45 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	5:35 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 12/8/2025 7:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
Greyhound US	8h 30m	12:15 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	8:45 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 12/8/2025 12:15:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	8h 20m	5:30 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	1:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 12/10/2025 5:30:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	9h 50m	7:45 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	5:35 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 12/10/2025 7:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
FlixBus	9h 20m	11:45 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	9:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 12/10/2025 11:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
Greyhound US	7h 35m	12:15 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	7:50 AM	Chicago	Cumberland CTA	Economy	$52	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 12/10/2025 12:15:00 AM to Cumberland CTA, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Greyhound US	8h 30m	12:15 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	8:45 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 12/10/2025 12:15:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	8h 20m	5:30 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	1:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 12/11/2025 5:30:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Greyhound US	8h 20m	8:50 PM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	5:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 12/11/2025 8:50:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	9h 50m	7:45 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	5:35 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 12/11/2025 7:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
FlixBus	9h 20m	11:45 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	9:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 12/11/2025 11:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
Greyhound US	7h 35m	12:15 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	7:50 AM	Chicago	Cumberland CTA	Economy	$54	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) at 12/11/2025 12:15:00 AM to Cumberland CTA, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Minneapolis to Chicago is $49 on 12/16/2025. 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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily buses from Minneapolis to Chicago. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Minneapolis and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 41 buses from Minneapolis to Chicago, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Minneapolis and Chicago, with 17 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 $49!

Cheapest Bus	$49
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 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$52

Saturday 12/06

$52

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$51

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$54

Thursday 12/11

$57

Friday 12/12

$52

Saturday 12/13

$72

Sunday 12/14

$54

Monday 12/15

$52

Tuesday 12/16

$49

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$56

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

$57

Sunday 12/21

$68

Monday 12/22

$74

Tuesday 12/23

$66

Wednesday 12/24

$66

Thursday 12/25

$66

Friday 12/26

$58

Saturday 12/27

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 $49, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Minneapolis to Chicago. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $52.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Minneapolis to Chicago, with $49. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $49.

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

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

Cheapest Price	$49
Fastest Bus	7h 35m
Earliest Bus	12:15 AM
Last Bus	8:50 PM
Daily Connections	11 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

FlixBus from Minneapolis to Chicago

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

Cheapest Price	$49
Fastest Bus	9h 20m
Earliest Bus	7:45 AM
Last Bus	11:45 AM
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

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.

University

Huron Blvd. & Delaware Street SE

Fourth Street North Transit Station

3rd Avenue North 318

Hawthorne Bus Center

Hawthorne Ave 950

Hawthorne Ave & 10th St N

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus 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 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 $49 and takes 8h 20m 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 $49 and $66. 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 $57. 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.

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!