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Flying to Minneapolis (MSP)
Minnesota is fortunate to have Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport, a hub to Delta and several commuter airlines, and one of the largest airports in the Midwest. As such, the major US carriers serve MSP and there is non-stop service to most major cities in the United States and just about every city in Montana.
Chicago to Minneapolis flights are the most popular, running all day long, approximately hourly.
International visitors please note that non-stop flights are available from Paris, London, Tokyo and of course, Canada and Mexico. That's pretty cool for folks from Minnesota – one flight and you are in Paris. And the other way around, of course.
Driving Distance to Minneapolis
Minneapolis is quite easy to find at the crossroads of I-94 and I-35. Here are some Minnesota driving directions - approximate distances to Minneapolis coming from Illinois, Wisconsin and points west.
- Driving Distance from Chicago, Illinois to Minneapolis, Minnesota: 408 miles, 7 hours 30 minutes
- Driving Distance from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Minneapolis: 337 miles, 6 hours
- Driving Distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Minneapolis: 439 miles, 7 hours 15 minutes
- Driving Distance from Mt. Rushmore to Minneapolis: 600 miles, 10 hours 15 minutes
Trains from Minneapolis to Milwaukee and Chicago
Amtrak's Empire Builder passes right through Minneapolis - St. Paul on its route between Chicago and the West Coast, making the train a good option for those coming from the east. The trip takes 8 hours from Chicago and 6 and 1/2 from Milwaukee to St. Paul. The trains run daily and may be delayed.
For the more adventurous, the Empire Builder from Seattle and Portland follows part of the Lewis and Clark route and then covers an awful lot of Montana and North Dakota finally arriving in Minneapolis - St. Paul after 38 hours and two nights in your sleeper cabin.
Airports Serving Minneapolis, St. Paul, Minnesota area
Getting-There
Minneapolis-St. Paul Intl Airport (MSP)
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