Chicago → Minneapolis-St. Paul
2 trains on this corridor — fastest 7h 30m on the Borealis, fares from $41. Compare timetables and classes below, then book with our rail desk.
Trains on route
2
Fastest
7h 30m · Borealis
Cheapest (indicative)
from $41 · Borealis
Origin stations
CHI
Amtrak · Intercity · Daily · ~76% on-time
11:05
Chicago Union Station (CHI)
18:35
St. Paul Union Depot (MSP)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Business Class
Extra legroom
indicative
Amtrak · Long-Distance · Daily · ~60% on-time
15:05
Chicago Union Station (CHI)
22:55
St. Paul Union Depot (MSP)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Roomette (Sleeper)
Private room for 1–2
indicative
Bedroom (Sleeper)
Private room with en-suite
indicative
The Borealis covers Chicago to Minneapolis-St. Paul in about 7h 30m, departing Chicago Union Station at 11:05. Schedules are indicative — we confirm live timings before booking.
Indicative fares start from $41 on the Borealis. Amtrak fares are dynamic and rise as seats sell, so exact pricing is confirmed at booking. Business Class, First Class and sleeper accommodations cost more.
Our timetable lists 2 services on this corridor: Borealis, Empire Builder. Frequencies vary by day of week and season.
Send an enquiry from any train on this page — our rail desk confirms live availability, holds the best class for your budget, and issues tickets through the operator’s official or authorised channels, with support for changes and refunds afterwards.
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Schedules and fares shown are indicative, compiled from official operator timetables. Rail operators adjust timings, fares and running days without notice — our rail desk confirms live availability and exact pricing before any booking is ticketed.