IL → MN · about 350 miles
Chicago to Minneapolis bus schedule
Jefferson Lines, FlixBus and Greyhound run 35 direct buses a week from Chicago to Minneapolis. The fastest takes 8 hours 20 minutes; the first bus leaves at 12:30 AM and the last at 10:00 PM. The standard fare with Jefferson Lines is $85 one way.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 35
- Fastest trip
- 8h 20m
- First bus
- 12:30 AM
- Last bus
- 10:00 PM
- Standard fare
- $85
A standard fare is the carrier's published one-way price. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees. Fares for FlixBus and Greyhound aren't listed here.
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Bus company | Standard fare & ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 AM | 9:25 AM | 8h 55m | Daily | Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 9:00 AM | 6:15 PM | 9h 15m | Daily | Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 11:45 AM | 9:00 PM | 9h 15m | Daily | Chicago to Minneapolis | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $85Book (carrier website) |
| 3:00 PM | 12:15 AM +1 day | 9h 15m | Daily | Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 10:00 PM | 6:20 AM +1 day | 8h 20m | Daily | Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Minneapolis The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Chicago
Where the bus stops in Minneapolis
Return trip: Minneapolis to Chicago
Questions
How long is the bus from Chicago to Minneapolis?
The fastest direct bus takes 8 hours 20 minutes; the typical trip is 9 hours 15 minutes.
How much is the bus from Chicago to Minneapolis?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $85. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees. Fares for FlixBus and Greyhound aren't listed here; check their websites.
What time is the first bus from Chicago to Minneapolis?
The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:00 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Chicago to Minneapolis?
Jefferson Lines, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Chicago?
Buses to Minneapolis leave from Chicago Bus Station.