Ottawa to Minneapolis by train
Minneapolis lies 1,375 km (854 mi) west of Ottawa, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 18 h 36 min at the speeds typical of Canada and United States rail, over roughly 1,677 km (1,042 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Ottawa | Minneapolis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 410,939 |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 262 m (860 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Rideau station, Pimisi station | Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Depot Freight House and Train Shed |
Clocks in Minneapolis are 1 h behind Ottawa right now, so a 18 h 36 min journey lands only 17 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Minneapolis
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Ottawa 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 Ottawa?
1,375 km (854 mi) in a straight line, west of Ottawa; by road roughly 1,677 km (1,042 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Minneapolis by train?
About 18 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ottawa and Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Toronto).
What currency do I need in Minneapolis?
The Dollar (USD).
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.