{"id":6683,"date":"2020-11-20T09:08:19","date_gmt":"2020-11-20T09:08:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/com.sx-magazine-wp.sixt.io\/magazine\/?p=6683"},"modified":"2022-09-12T14:16:20","modified_gmt":"2022-09-12T14:16:20","slug":"driving-from-minneapolis-to-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/travel\/driving-from-minneapolis-to-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving From Minneapolis To Chicago &#8211; The Route And Road Trip Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Take an adventurous road trip with a one-way car rental from Minneapolis to Chicago. You can pick up your rental at any SIXT station in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/usa\/minneapolis-mn\/\">Minneapolis<\/a>, like at the airport. Drop it off at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/usa\/chicago\/chicago-airport\/\">Chicago O\u2019Hare International Airport<\/a> or any other nearby station for a quick return. SIXT offers a wide selection of one-way car rentals when you&#8217;re relocating or meeting up with a friend to tour the Windy City. Whether you are on a budget and need an economy car or want to ride in luxury with a premium sedan, SIXT offers a good deal on a one-way car rental from Minneapolis to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/usa\/chicago\/\">Chicago<\/a>.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1rERJ3yEHRPDmO21UOGZAfrAX0Zg8nkIy\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" 0=\"height='480'&gt;&lt;\/iframe\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tips for a one-way road trip from Minneapolis to Chicago<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On your route, you\u2019ll pass numerous tourist towns and large cities like <strong>Milwaukee, WI<\/strong>, also on the shores of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/travel\/lake-michigan-from-chicago\/\">Lake Michigan<\/a>. If you\u2019re traveling in the winter months, consider renting an all-wheel or four-wheel drive vehicle for more traction because the area can get a lot of snow. SIXT also offers add-ons like satellite radio so that you can enjoy music or podcasts while on the road. Book a premium vehicle like a luxury SUV to drive while shopping at the designer stores on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/road-trips\/chicago\/\">enjoy the outdoors<\/a> the Windy City has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Driving Directions from Minneapolis to Chicago<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After picking up your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/usa\/minneapolis-mn\/minneapolis-st-paul-airport\/\">car rental at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport<\/a>, you can drive on I-94 E all the way to Chicago. The drive will take almost 6 hours. If you are doing a one-way trip to Chicago, there are multiple SIXT locations in the city where you can return your car, including at O\u2019Hare airport and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/usa\/chicago\/chicago-south-loop\/\">downtown<\/a>. From Minneapolis, you\u2019ll drive through St. Paul and the state of Wisconsin, passing farm and dairy country along the way. Why not stop for a bite to eat and to stretch your legs at the Apple <strong>Holler Family Farm<\/strong> in Sturtevant, WI? Note that there are toll bridges and roads in both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/usa\/minnesota\/\">Minnesota<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/usa\/illinois\/\">Illinois<\/a>.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5 Stops to Make Along the Way<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wisconsin Dells, WI<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This small town on the Wisconsin River is the &#8220;Waterpark Capital of the World&#8221;, laying claim to pioneering the first indoor waterpark. The town boasts at least 6 indoor and outdoor waterparks, so no matter what time of year it is you can enjoy barreling down a slide into the water. You can also go hiking or camping in nearby <strong>Mirror Lake State Park<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" data-src=\"https:\/\/com.sx-magazine-wp.sixt.io\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/11\/Wisconsin-Dells-1-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Wisconsin dells\" class=\"wp-image-6805 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2020\/11\/Wisconsin-Dells-1-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2020\/11\/Wisconsin-Dells-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2020\/11\/Wisconsin-Dells-1-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2020\/11\/Wisconsin-Dells-1.jpg 1140w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/640;\" \/><figcaption>The Dells on the Wisconsin River<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carson Park, Eau Claire, WI<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During your visit to this park, you can see two important statues. Both baseball legend <strong>Hank Aaron<\/strong> and fictional lumberjack <strong>Paul Bunyan<\/strong> are memorialized on statues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Black River Falls, WI<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit this quaint town to enjoy outdoor recreation like golfing, kayaking or&nbsp;hiking. <strong>Black River Falls <\/strong>also has antique shops where you can find hidden treasures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit one of the largest and most eye-catching art museums in the world on the shores of Lake Michigan. The <strong>Milwaukee Art Museum<\/strong>, designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen, contains more than 25,000 works of art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"652\" data-src=\"https:\/\/com.sx-magazine-wp.sixt.io\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/11\/Milwaukee-Art-Museum-1-1024x652.jpg\" alt=\"Milwaukee Art Museum\" class=\"wp-image-6808 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2020\/11\/Milwaukee-Art-Museum-1-1024x652.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2020\/11\/Milwaukee-Art-Museum-1-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2020\/11\/Milwaukee-Art-Museum-1-768x489.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2020\/11\/Milwaukee-Art-Museum-1.jpg 1140w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/652;\" \/><figcaption>Inside the unique Milwaukee Art Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pleasant Prairie Outlet Mall, Pleasant Prairie, WI<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy ample parking and get some good deals when you do some shopping at designer outlets before arriving in Chicago. There is also a large food court here if you want a bite to eat before heading into the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Renting a Car One-way from Minneapolis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>SIXT makes it easy to get from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul to Chicago. When you explore the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois by car, you&#8217;ll pass through farmland, forests and cities before ending up on the shores of Lake Michigan. You can pick up your rental car from the Minneapolis Airport and be on your way quickly. And you can choose to return your car to O&#8217;Hare International Airport or the South Loop when you get to Chicago, whether you&#8217;re planning to fly to another destination or stay in the city.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Take an adventurous road trip with a one-way car rental from Minneapolis to Chicago. You can pick up your rental at any SIXT station in Minneapolis, like at the airport. Drop it off at Chicago O\u2019Hare International Airport or any other nearby station for a quick return. 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