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Compare all timetables for the bus from Chicago to Minneapolis

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

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Sunday

$51

Monday

$54

Tuesday

$48

Wednesday

Thursday

$52

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	11h 40m	6:35 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	6:15 PM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:35:00 AM to Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Greyhound US	11h 5m	7:10 AM	Chicago	Cumberland CTA	6:15 PM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Cumberland CTA, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 7:10:00 AM to Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
Greyhound US	8h 20m	10:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	6:20 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 10:00:00 PM to Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	12h 30m	5:45 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	6:15 PM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	Economy	$70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 5:45:00 AM to Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
FlixBus	10h 55m	7:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	6:20 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	Economy	$74	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 7:25:00 PM to Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	11h 40m	6:35 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	6:15 PM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:35:00 AM to Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Greyhound US	9h 5m	3:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	12:05 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 3:00:00 PM to Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Greyhound US	8h 20m	10:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	6:20 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 PM to Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	9h 15m	9:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	6:15 PM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 9:00:00 AM to Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	8h 55m	12:30 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	9:25 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 12:30:00 AM to Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Greyhound US	9h 5m	3:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	12:05 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 3:00:00 PM to Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
FlixBus	9h 15m	9:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	6:15 PM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 9:00:00 AM to Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
Greyhound US	11h 40m	6:35 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	6:15 PM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 6:35:00 AM to Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	8h 55m	12:30 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	9:25 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 12:30:00 AM to Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Greyhound US	9h 5m	3:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	12:05 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 3:00:00 PM to Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Greyhound US	8h 20m	10:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	6:20 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 10:00:00 PM to Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	9h 15m	9:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	6:15 PM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 9:00:00 AM to Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Minneapolis is $47 on 8/1/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Minneapolis

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily buses from Chicago to Minneapolis. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Chicago and Minneapolis.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 15 buses from Chicago to Minneapolis, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Minneapolis, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Minneapolis

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 9 times every day by bus from Chicago to Minneapolis in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Minneapolis starting from $47!

Cheapest Bus	$47
Fastest Bus	8h 20m
Earliest Bus	12:30 AM
Latest Bus	10:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	354.9 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Minneapolis

Every day, 9 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Minneapolis: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

$51

Monday 07/27

$54

Tuesday 07/28

$48

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

$52

Friday 07/31

$57

Saturday 08/01

$47

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

$54

Wednesday 08/05

$48

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

$60

Monday 08/10

$52

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

$50

Friday 08/14

$47

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Minneapolis

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

With a price starting from $48, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Minneapolis. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $52.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Minneapolis, with $47. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $52.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Minneapolis

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 Chicago to Minneapolis 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 Chicago to Minneapolis, 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 Chicago to Minneapolis are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Minneapolis

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

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

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Minneapolis

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

FAQs about the Chicago to Minneapolis bus

How much does a Chicago Minneapolis bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $47 and takes 8h 55m to reach Minneapolis. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $47 and $100. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Minneapolis.

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

Every day, the Chicago to Minneapolis bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Chicago to Minneapolis is offered by Greyhound US and takes 8h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $59. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Minneapolis?

The earliest bus arriving in Minneapolis from Chicago starts at 12:30 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 Chicago to Minneapolis?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Minneapolis starts at 10:00 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 Chicago Minneapolis route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Minneapolis, 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 Chicago and Minneapolis?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Minneapolis 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 Chicago to Minneapolis 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 Chicago Minneapolis 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 Chicago Minneapolis 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 Chicago to Minneapolis on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Chicago and to Minneapolis

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