IL → MN · about 412 miles
Chicago to St. Cloud bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 21 direct buses and trains a week from Chicago to St. Cloud. The fastest takes 10 hours 4 minutes; the first departure leaves at 9:00 AM and the last at 3:05 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 21
- Fastest trip
- 10h 04m
- First departure
- 9:00 AM
- Last departure
- 3:05 PM
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 | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | 7:45 PM | 10h 45m | Daily | Chicago Bus Station to Saint Cloud Metro Bus | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 3:05 PM | 1:09 AM +1 day | 10h 04m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to St. Cloud Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in St. Cloud The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Chicago
Where buses and trains stop in St. Cloud
Return trip: St. Cloud to Chicago
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Chicago to St. Cloud?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 10 hours 4 minutes; the typical trip is 10 hours 4 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Chicago to St. Cloud?
The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM (Daily) and the last at 3:05 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Chicago to St. Cloud?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Chicago?
Buses and trains to St. Cloud leave from Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station.