IL → MN · about 345 miles
Chicago to St. Paul bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 49 direct buses and trains a week from Chicago to St. Paul. The fastest takes 7 hours 31 minutes; the first departure leaves at 12:30 AM and the last at 10:00 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 49
- Fastest trip
- 7h 31m
- First departure
- 12:30 AM
- Last departure
- 10:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 AM | 8:45 AM | 8h 15m | Daily | Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Minneapolis Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 9:00 AM | 5:45 PM | 8h 45m | Daily | Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Minneapolis Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 11:10 AM | 6:41 PM | 7h 31m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:00 PM | 11:45 PM | 8h 45m | Daily | Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Minneapolis Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 3:05 PM | 10:56 PM | 7h 51m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:00 PM | 5:45 AM +1 day | 7h 45m | Daily | Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Minneapolis Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in St. Paul The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Chicago
Where buses and trains stop in St. Paul
- St. Paul (Union Depot) Map of St. Paul (Union Depot) (Google Maps)
Return trip: St. Paul to Chicago
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Chicago to St. Paul?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 7 hours 31 minutes; the typical trip is 7 hours 51 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Chicago to St. Paul?
The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:00 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Chicago to St. Paul?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Chicago?
Buses and trains to St. Paul leave from Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station.