Columbus to Minneapolis by train
Minneapolis lies 1,009 km (627 mi) north-west of Columbus, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 13 h 39 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,231 km (765 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Columbus | Minneapolis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 913,175 | 410,939 |
| Elevation | 242 m (794 ft) | 262 m (860 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Toledo and Ohio Central Railroad Station | Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Depot Freight House and Train Shed |
| Postal codes | 43085–43291 | 55401–55488 |
Clocks in Minneapolis are 1 h behind Columbus right now, so a 13 h 39 min journey lands only 12 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book trains from Columbus to Minneapolis
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Staying in Minneapolis
Our booking partner lists 263 places to stay in Minneapolis. Of the 154 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (86), and 5 are five-star. Across 64 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 35,538 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Minneapolis from Columbus?
1,009 km (627 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Columbus; by road roughly 1,231 km (765 mi).
How long does it take to get from Columbus to Minneapolis by train?
About 13 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Columbus and Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Where can I stay in Minneapolis?
Our booking partner lists 263 places to stay in Minneapolis, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.