East Chicago to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is East Chicago from Minneapolis?

The distance from East Chicago to Minneapolis is 372.1 miles (598.8 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located NW of East Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 446.5 miles, taking about 8h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — East Chicago in Indiana 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 East Chicago and Minneapolis. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.