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How to get fromCincinnati to Minnesotaby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Cincinnati to Minnesota by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Covington to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane CVG - MSP
    4h 9m
    $394–1,104

  2. Fly Covington to Rochester

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Rochester (RST)plane plane CVG - RST
    6h 54m
    $102–642

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    15h 15m
    $269–422

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2514
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus Madison
    16h 11m
    $128–182

  5. Drive  693.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Minneapoliscar car 693.9 mi
    11h 42m
    $115–166

  6. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SDF - MSP
    4h 37m
    $104–507

  7. Fly Covington to Duluth International Airport

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane plane CVG - DLH
    7h 8m
    $112–654

  8. Bus via Rochester

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rochester to Minneapolisbus bus
    18h 35m
    $151–224

Cincinnati to Minnesota by bus, foot, and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration15h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$269Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 616 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Minnesota, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to 7th St & 3rd/4th Ave Station via Madison, WI-Lake St., Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington, and American & Thunderbird Station in around 16h 11m.

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