What is the travel distance from Saint Paul to Chicago?

It's about 559 km (347 miles) from Saint Paul to Chicago.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Saint Paul to Chicago?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at 178 Cesar Chavez St, in Saint Paul, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Bus Saint Paul to Chicago from $70 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Saint Paul to Chicago on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:55am	Union Depot	12h 9m	9:04pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
	9:20pm	Union Depot	7h 50m	5:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	8:55am	Union Depot	10h 26m	7:21pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	8:20am	Union Depot	9h 15m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:20pm	Union Depot	10h 5m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Saint Paul to Chicago on November 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:20pm	Union Depot	8h 45m	9:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
12:50am	Union Depot	7h	7:50am	N Cumberland Ave	Fastest
8:55am	Union Depot	10h 26m	7:21pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
12:50am	Union Depot	7h 55m	8:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
8:20am	Union Depot	9h 15m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Saint Paul to Chicago on November 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:20am	Union Depot	9h 15m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
12:50am	Union Depot	7h	7:50am	N Cumberland Ave	Fastest
8:55am	Union Depot	10h 26m	7:21pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
12:50am	Union Depot	7h 55m	8:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
12:20pm	Union Depot	8h 45m	9:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Saint Paul to Chicago on November 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:50am	Union Depot	7h 55m	8:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
12:50am	Union Depot	7h	7:50am	N Cumberland Ave	Fastest
8:55am	Union Depot	10h 26m	7:21pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
8:20am	Union Depot	9h 15m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
9:20pm	Union Depot	7h 50m	5:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Saint Paul to Chicago on November 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Expreso + Tornado Bus	10:00am	178 Cesar Chavez St	2d 5h	3:25pm	West Chicago, (IL - Rapid Net Cafe Internet)	Cheapest
	12:50am	Union Depot	7h	7:50am	N Cumberland Ave	Fastest
	12:50am	Union Depot	7h 55m	8:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	8:20am	Union Depot	9h 15m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:50am	Union Depot	9h	9:50am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Saint Paul to Chicago on December 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:20pm	Union Depot	7h 50m	5:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
12:50am	Union Depot	7h	7:50am	N Cumberland Ave	Fastest
8:55am	Union Depot	10h 26m	7:21pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
12:50am	Union Depot	7h 55m	8:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
8:20am	Union Depot	9h 15m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Saint Paul to Chicago on December 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:20am	Union Depot	9h 15m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	12:50am	Union Depot	7h	7:50am	N Cumberland Ave	Fastest
	8:55am	Union Depot	10h 26m	7:21pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	12:50am	Union Depot	7h 55m	8:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:50am	Union Depot	9h	9:50am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Saint Paul to Chicago on December 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:50am	Union Depot	7h 55m	8:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
12:50am	Union Depot	7h	7:50am	N Cumberland Ave	Fastest
8:55am	Union Depot	10h 26m	7:21pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
8:20am	Union Depot	9h 15m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
9:20pm	Union Depot	7h 50m	5:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Saint Paul to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 7 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

7h 55mAverage Duration

557 kmDistance

51kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$70 - $554	Average Duration10h 5m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$68 - $299	Average Duration7h 55m	CO₂ emissions 51kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Saint Paul and Chicago?

Stops in Saint Paul

A
178 Cesar Chavez St
178 Cesar Chavez St, St Paul MN 55107, USA
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B
Union Depot
240 Kellogg Blvd E (Union Depot), St Paul, MN 55101
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Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,396 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

According to 12 reviews, Greyhound received a 2.3-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the departure location, but some complained about the value for money. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $80

Greyhound Saint Paul Chicago recent customer reviews

Horrible. Greyhound cancelled my trip and forced me into a voucher that is not needed

Anthony S.

August 2, 2023

Your busdriver pulled off as I was coming up the stairs and my nephew told him we was coming but he pulled off.So we had to change our ticket until a later time.So my brother will miss work on Monday

Linda B.

August 19, 2019

I was not please at all. i am disability my feet was very big just by sitting there all that time I am very upset. And your bus r very ruled I just was asking question that day was no help at all.

Meyoki H.

July 27, 2019

Jefferson Lines

4/5759 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4

Wifi3.2

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11446 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $70

FlixBus Saint Paul Chicago recent customer reviews

Driver never called a stop nor was he cordial, no greeting non responsive to a first time riders inquiry. Not a good rep of the company. He was very cold & stand offish

Jessica R.

May 7, 2023

Everything was wonderful

Harvey E.

May 11, 2024

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Customers have praised the wonderful trip with beautiful views, friendly and helpful staff, and comfortable seating. The double decker bus offers great seats with lots of legroom, big windows for a fantastic view, and delicious breakfast.

Amtrak Saint Paul Chicago recent customer reviews

Wonderful trip. Views were beautiful. Staff friendly and helpful. Comfortable as well.

Patricia W.

April 8, 2024

Great seats with lots of legroom, comfortable chairs, big windows, double decker so had a great view and breakfast was delicious.

Diana D.

April 8, 2024

Tornado Bus

3/5156 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.8

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Saint Paul, US to Chicago by bus

What is the travel distance from Saint Paul to Chicago?
It's about 559 km (347 miles) from Saint Paul to Chicago.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Saint Paul to Chicago?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at 178 Cesar Chavez St, in Saint Paul, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-24

$125

11-25

$142

Today

$162

11-27

$93

11-28

$101

11-29

$112

11-30

$185

12-01

$114

The cheapest trip from Saint Paul, US to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $93

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Saint Paul, US to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $93 to $299 for a bus ticket from Saint Paul, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $93 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Amtrak, Jefferson Lines will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.