There are 7 ways to get from Arkansas to Minnesota by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Fly Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane XNA - MSP
2h 45m$127–529Fly Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Rochester (RST)plane XNA - RST
6h 7m$111–477Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
23h 26m$565–879Bus
- Take the bus from Shell gas station - Little Rock, AR to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548
25h 32m$210–266Drive 791.7 mi
- Drive from Little Rock to Minneapoliscar 791.7 mi
14h 37m$131–189Fly Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Fly from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane LIT - MSP
5h 18m$119–572Fly Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane XNA - DLH
6h 30m$116–449
Arkansas to Minnesota by train and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arkansas to Minnesota is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 14h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Arkansas to Minnesota is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Arkansas to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from MLK Dr@7th and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via River Cities, Shell gas station - Little Rock, AR, Water & Chicago and Milwaukee Mitchell Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Arkansas station to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Union Station and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 26m.
The distance between Arkansas and Minnesota is 621 miles. The road distance is 796.3 miles.
The best way to get from Arkansas to Minnesota without a car is to train which takes 23h 26m and costs $550 - $900.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Arkansas to Minnesota, including transfers.
Arkansas to Minnesota bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Shell gas station - Little Rock, AR.
Arkansas to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Union Station.
The best way to get from Arkansas to Minnesota is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $900 and takes 23h 26m, you could also bus, which costs $210 - $270 and takes 25h 32m.
What companies run services between Arkansas, USA and Minnesota, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Union Station to Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 23h 26m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Duluth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Duluth International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Shell gas station - Little Rock, AR to Water & Chicago - Circle K
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–170
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $150–170
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Arkansas to Minnesota bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Water & Chicago - Circle K station.
Arkansas to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arkansas to Minnesota is 796 miles. It takes approximately 14h 37m to drive from Arkansas to Minnesota.
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