MN → IL · about 345 miles
St. Paul to Chicago bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 42 direct buses and trains a week from St. Paul to Chicago. The fastest takes 7 hours 32 minutes; the first departure leaves at 8:20 AM and the last at 8:55 PM.
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- Buses and trains a week
- 42
- Fastest trip
- 7h 32m
- First departure
- 8:20 AM
- Last departure
- 8:55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:20 AM | 5:35 PM | 9h 15m | Daily | Saint Paul Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 8:50 AM | 4:45 PM | 7h 55m | Daily | St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:49 AM | 7:21 PM | 7h 32m | Daily | St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:55 PM | 10:05 PM | 8h 10m | Daily | Saint Paul Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 8:55 PM | 5:15 AM +1 day | 8h 20m | Daily | Saint Paul Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in St. Paul Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in St. Paul
- St. Paul (Union Depot) Map of St. Paul (Union Depot) (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to St. Paul
Questions
How long is the bus or train from St. Paul to Chicago?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 7 hours 32 minutes; the typical trip is 8 hours 10 minutes.
What time is the first departure from St. Paul to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM (Daily) and the last at 8:55 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from St. Paul to Chicago?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in St. Paul?
Buses and trains to Chicago leave from St. Paul (Union Depot).