Buses to Minneapolis
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Minneapolis, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis to Rochester | United States | 124 km (77 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Minneapolis to Sioux Falls | United States | 319 km (198 mi) | about 5 h 58 min |
| Minneapolis to Fargo | United States | 345 km (214 mi) | about 6 h 26 min |
| Minneapolis to Cedar Rapids | United States | 355 km (221 mi) | about 6 h 37 min |
| Minneapolis to Madison | United States | 375 km (233 mi) | about 6 h 58 min |
| Minneapolis to Des Moines | United States | 377 km (234 mi) | about 7 h 1 min |
| Minneapolis to Green Bay | United States | 417 km (259 mi) | about 7 h 44 min |
| Minneapolis to Davenport | United States | 442 km (274 mi) | about 8 h 10 min |
| Minneapolis to Rockford | United States | 451 km (280 mi) | about 8 h 20 min |
| Minneapolis to Omaha | United States | 468 km (291 mi) | about 8 h 38 min |
| Minneapolis to Milwaukee | United States | 480 km (298 mi) | about 8 h 51 min |
| Minneapolis to Thunder Bay | Canada | 487 km (302 mi) | about 8 h 59 min |
| Minneapolis to Toronto | Canada | 1,110 km (690 mi) | about 20 h 10 min |
| Minneapolis to Chicago | United States | 571 km (355 mi) | about 10 h 30 min |
| Minneapolis to Dallas | United States | 1,390 km (864 mi) | about 25 h 11 min |
| Minneapolis to Ottawa | Canada | 1,375 km (854 mi) | about 24 h 55 min |
| Minneapolis to Fort Worth | United States | 1,407 km (874 mi) | about 25 h 29 min |
| Minneapolis to Columbus | United States | 1,009 km (627 mi) | about 18 h 21 min |
| Minneapolis to Indianapolis | United States | 822 km (511 mi) | about 15 h |
| Minneapolis to Winnipeg | Canada | 618 km (384 mi) | about 11 h 21 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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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.