Chicago to Minneapolis drive in 1 day

Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Chicago to Minneapolis. If you're planning a road trip to Minneapolis, you can research locations to stop along the way. Find the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.

8:00 am  start in Chicago
drive for about 55 minutes

8:55 am  The Vine - Martini & Wine Bar
stay for about 1 hour and leave at 9:55 am
drive for about 1 hour

11:01 am  Loves Park
stay for about 1 hour and leave at 12:01 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours

1:18 pm  Madison
stay for about 1 hour and leave at 2:18 pm
drive for about 1 hour

3:26 pm  Wisconsin Dells
stay for about 1 hour and leave at 4:26 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours

5:44 pm  Black River Falls
stay for about 1 hour and leave at 6:44 pm
drive for about 50 minutes

7:34 pm  Eau Claire
stay for about 1 hour and leave at 8:34 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours

9:57 pm  Afton State Park
stay for about 1 hour and leave at 10:57 pm
drive for about 42 minutes

11:39 pm  arrive in Minneapolis
stay at Radisson Hotel Bloomington By Mall of America

driving ≈ 8.5 hours

Your starting point is Chicago, Illinois.

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Your final destination is Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Are you going straight to a hotel, or looking for a vacation rental or Airbnb?

The best resource on neighborhoods, areas, and hotels is the Trippy page on where to stay in Minneapolis.

If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out Radisson Hotel Bloomington By Mall of America, which was mentioned 2 times on Trippy.

Want to research more popular hotels in Minneapolis? Click the blue button below.

Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?

Trippy members suggest The Bachelor Farmer, which was mentioned 10 times.

Here are some more restaurants people talk about:

Want to research more popular restaurants in Minneapolis? Click the blue button below.

This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.

These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:

Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!

For example, here are some questions people have asked about Minneapolis. Click on any question to see answers from the community!

 Bianca Sousa from Miami asked:
Is the Mall of America worth visiting?  (13 answers)

 Keith Spence from Denver asked:
Fine dining in Minneapolis?  (8 answers)

 Tandy Lewis from Miami asked:
What are the best lakes in and/or around Minneapolis?  (8 answers)

 Liv Strauss from Cape Cod asked:
What are your favorite restaurants in Minneapolis?  (7 answers)

 Owen Morris from Las Vegas asked:
Best areas to stay in Minneapolis?  (7 answers)

Click the button below to explore more questions and answers related to Minneapolis.

Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!

Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Minneapolis to Chicago drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.

You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Chicago to Minneapolis. Or get a full Chicago to Minneapolis flight plan.

Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend. Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong, or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.

And if you know Chicago well, please help your fellow travelers and answer their questions about Chicago!