Driving from Chicago to Mall of America: Route, Time, and Tips

Quick Facts

• Distance: ~410 miles (660 km)
• Drive time: ~6 hours 30 minutes (normal traffic)
• Destination: Mall of America, Bloomington, MN (Minneapolis–St. Paul metro)

Step-by-Step Route (I-94 West → I-355 South → MN-13 South)

1. Start on I-90 West / I-94 West from Chicago (follow signs for Wisconsin/Milwaukee).
2. Stay on I-94 West for ~285 miles through Milwaukee, Madison, and into Minnesota.
3. Take Exit 183 for I-355 South (signs for Minneapolis/St. Paul) near Clearwater, MN.
4. Follow I-355 South ~10 miles to Exit 16A for MN-13 South (Bloomington/Mall of America).
5. Take MN-13 South ~3 miles to Exit 100 (American Boulevard).
6. Turn left on American Boulevard—Mall of America is on your left.

Pro Tips

• Avoid rush hours in Chicago (7–9 AM, 4–6 PM) and Twin Cities (7–9 AM, 3–6 PM).
• Midpoint stop: Madison, WI (~2.5 hrs from Chicago) offers food, fuel, and stretch breaks.
• Winter warning: Minnesota winters bring snow/ice. Check 511mn.org for road conditions.
• Parking: Mall of America has 12,000+ free spaces; ramps near IKEA/Nordstrom fill last.