Distance from Chicago to Minneapolis (United States)

The distance between Chicago, Illinois and Minneapolis, Minnesota is 572 kilometers (356 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Chicago and Minneapolis are located in the Midwest region of the United States, connected by various transportation options across state lines. The straight-line distance between them is 572 kilometers, heading northwest.

Chicago is at 180 meters above sea level, while Minneapolis is at 262 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Chicago to Minneapolis primarily follows Interstate 94, passing through Wisconsin and notable cities like Madison and Eau Claire, offering a scenic drive through the Midwest.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Madison, Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Chicago to Minneapolis crosses the Great Lakes region, passing through Wisconsin, with landmarks like the Mississippi River near the destination.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to Minneapolis due to mild weather and fewer tourists, while summer offers vibrant city events.

Climate

Minneapolis generally experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to Chicago, with more snowfall in the winter months.

Accessibility

Minneapolis offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, comparable to Chicago, with a focus on inclusive urban design.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 8-10 hours
Car 6-8 hours
Helicopter 3-4 hours
Airplane 45-60 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Chicago, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 41.85° N 87.6501° W

Elevation: 180 m (591 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Chicago Meigs Airport (CGX)
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY)
  • Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)
Minneapolis, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 44.98° N 93.2638° W

Elevation: 262 m (860 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport (MSP)
  • St. Paul Downtown Airport (STP)
  • Flying Cloud Airport (FCM)
  • Airlake Airport (LVN)
  • L O Simenstad Municipal Airport (OEO)

Other distances from Chicago

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Chicago to New York City 1,149 km
From Chicago to Los Angeles 2,807 km
From Chicago to Houston 1,510 km
From Chicago to Phoenix 2,338 km
From Chicago to Philadelphia 1,072 km

Other distances from Minneapolis

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Minneapolis to New York City 1,639 km
From Minneapolis to Los Angeles 2,452 km
From Minneapolis to Chicago 572 km
From Minneapolis to Houston 1,699 km
From Minneapolis to Phoenix 2,060 km

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
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Zapopan, Mexico Puebla, Mexico 574 km
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Queens, United States Hamilton, Canada 574 km
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Jaipur, India Vadodara, India 575 km
Zapopan, Mexico Saltillo, Mexico 575 km
New South Memphis, United States New Orleans, United States 569 km
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Gold Coast, Australia Newcastle, Australia 569 km
Barcelona, Spain Valladolid, Spain 575 km
Paris, France Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom 575 km

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