Chicago to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Chicago from Minneapolis?
The distance from Chicago to Minneapolis is 354.6 miles (570.6 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located NW of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 410.4 miles, taking about 7h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.
Coordinates come from public place data for Chicago and Minneapolis. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Chicago to Minneapolis
Suggested Stops Between Chicago & Minneapolis
- 1122 mi
- 237 mi
- 380 mi
- 490 mi
- 5226 mi
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 118 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
- You could travel this distance about 70.2 times to circle the Earth's equator