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- To downtownMETRO Blue Line light rail from either terminal, every 15 min most of the day, about 25 min to downtown Minneapolis. $2 flat fare, roughly 5 a.m.–midnight. For downtown St. Paul take Route 54 bus from T1 (about 20 min).details
- Uber / LyftT1 is the Ground Transportation Center on Level 1 of the Green/Gold ramps (down to the Tram Level, follow signs, then up one level); zones A, B, C. T2 is Level 2 of the Purple ramp via the skyway.details
- Between terminalsFree Blue Line train between the Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 stations, 24 hours, no ticket needed. Lift-equipped shuttle for mobility needs every 20 min 6 a.m.–10 p.m.details
- NursingLockable lactation rooms at C13, E1, F2, G9 and G22 in T1 (plus three before security) and between H10/H11 in T2. Semi-private nursing rooms with changing tables nearby at most of the same spots.details
Getting to and from the airport 10
METRO Blue Line light rail (Terminal 1 station)Train Below the Red, Blue and Silver parking ramps. From Baggage Claim go down to the Tram Level (T), ride the tram to the Red/Blue ramps, then take escalators or elevators down two levels to the platform.
About 25 min to downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Target Field), 12 min to Mall of America. Step-free boarding, luggage racks. Line was closed for work until 20 Aug 2026 — check metrotransit.org for alerts.
METRO Blue Line light rail (Terminal 2 station)Train North side of the Orange parking ramp. From Level 1 near Ticketing go up to the Orange Ramp skyway, follow light rail signs, then down one level to the platform.
Station is fully accessible. For downtown Minneapolis board toward Target Field; T1 is the next stop.
Taxi standTaxi Ground Transportation Center, north end. From Baggage Claim go down to the Tram Level (T) and follow signs one level up to the taxi starter booth.
Taxi standTaxi Ground Transportation Center, ground level of the Purple parking ramp, directly across from the terminal
Metro Transit Route 54 to downtown St. PaulBus Transit Center, Level 1 of the Silver parking ramp. Take the tram from Level T.
About 20 min to downtown St. Paul. No city buses at Terminal 2 — take the free Blue Line to T1 first.
Suburban and intercity buses (MVTA, SouthWest Transit, Jefferson Lines)Bus T1 Transit Center, Level 1 of the Silver ramp. SouthWest Transit also serves T2 at the Ground Transportation Center, Level 1 of the Purple ramp.
MVTA 436 hourly to Eagan/46th St, 495 every 2 h to Mall of America–Burnsville–Shakopee. SouthWest Transit 686 along I-494, 5 a.m.–11 p.m. Jefferson Lines regional coaches (ticket counter at T1).
On-airport car rental countersCar rental Ground level of the Silver parking ramp. From Baggage Claim go down to Level T and take the tram, then follow rental car signs.
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, Sixt, Thrifty. Cars can be returned at either terminal. Allow 30–45 extra minutes for returns.
On-airport car rental countersCar rental Ground Transportation Center, ground level of the Purple parking ramp, directly across from the terminal
Same companies as T1. Hand-control cars available with 48 h notice at no extra charge.
Nothing matches where you are — ground transport is all before security.
Between terminals 2
Blue Line between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2Inter-terminal train T1 station under the Red/Blue ramps (tram from Level T, then down two levels). T2 station by the Orange ramp (skyway from Level 2, then down one level). Terminals are adjacent stops.
Allow 20–30 min door to door including the T1 tram and T2 skyway. Both terminals are landside only; you must re-clear security. T2 checkpoints close roughly 10 p.m.–4 a.m.
Accessible inter-terminal shuttleShuttle bus T1 Level 1 of the Brown ramp; T2 Level 1 of the Purple ramp. Also serves the Quick Ride Ramp and InterContinental hotel.
Wheelchair lift. Intended for mobility challenges, older travellers and parents with young children and bags; email [email protected] to pre-book.
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Families and nursing 17
Lactation center (Silver Ramp)Lactation room Silver parking ramp, ground level, near the elevators and restrooms (car rental and bus Transit Center level). Take the tram from Level T.
Secure room with deep sink, outlets, soft lighting, comfortable seating. Useful if you are arriving by bus, light rail or rental car.
Lactation center (Arrivals)Lactation room Arrivals/Baggage Claim level, before security
A semi-private nursing mothers room (changing table, sink, couch, rocking chair) is also on this level. The airport gives no door or carousel number for either; ask at the information booth between Doors 2 and 3.
Lactation center (North Mall mezzanine)Lactation room Airport Mall, north end, Mezzanine level (one floor up from the Mall)
Deep sink, outlets, seating. Take the stairs or elevator near the Concourse E entrance.
Lactation center (Concourse C)Lactation room Concourse C near Gate C13, main level, under the stairs
Deep sink, outlets, soft lighting, seating. The children's play area and a nursing room (mezzanine above C13) are steps away.
Lactation center (Concourse E)Lactation room Concourse E near Gate E1
Lactation center (Concourse F)Lactation room Concourse F near Gate F2
Lactation center (Concourse G, G9)Lactation room Concourse G near Gate G9
Lactation center (Concourse G, G22)Lactation room Concourse G near Gate G22, at the entrance to Gates G18–G22
A nursing room and an adult-changing restroom with hoist are at the same spot, near the G22 information booth.
Lactation center (Concourse H)Lactation room Concourse H, between Gates H10 and H11
The only lockable lactation room in Terminal 2. Nursing room and indoor pet relief are also near H10/H11.
Nursing mothers room (Concourse C)Nursing room Concourse C, Mezzanine level above Gate C13
Semi-private; changing table, sink, mirror, couch, rocking chair.
Nursing mothers room (Concourse E entrance)Nursing room By the restrooms at the entrance to Concourse E, off the Airport Mall
Semi-private; changing table, sink, mirror, couch, rocking chair.
Nursing mothers room (Concourse F)Nursing room Concourse F near Gate F4
Semi-private; changing table, sink, couch, rocking chair.
Nursing mothers room (Concourse G)Nursing room Concourse G near Gate G22, at the entrance to Gates G18–G22
Semi-private; changing table, sink, couch, rocking chair.
Nursing mothers room (Concourse H)Nursing room Near Gate H10
Semi-private; changing table, sink, couch, rocking chair.
Children's play area (Concourse C)Play area Concourse C near Gate C12, at the middle tram stop
Mock airplane and control tower with slides, adult seating with outlets, Snoopy statue at the entrance. Pay kiddie rides nearby.
Children's play area (Concourse H)Play area Across from Gate H5
Mock airplane and control tower with slides, giant suitcase, adult seating.
Formula, breast milk and baby food through securityPolicy Security screening
TSA allows formula, breast milk, toddler drinks and baby food in carry-on in reasonable quantities above the 3.4 oz limit. Take them out of your bag and tell the officer. Rules are TSA's, not the airport's; the TSA page could not be re-read today.
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Lounges 7
Escape LoungePay-in lounge Airport Mall, Mezzanine level above the entrance to Concourse E
- Priority Pass (pre-booking available)
- Amex Platinum (free)
- Delta SkyMiles Reserve card, on a Delta flight that day (free)
- Paid walk-up or pre-book 24 h ahead
Food and bar included. Any airline. Sources disagree on hours — check before an early or late visit.
PGA MSP LoungePay-in lounge Airport Mall, Mezzanine level between Concourses D and E (above Ike's Clubhouse)
- Priority Pass
- Select Mastercard benefits
- PGA membership
- Day pass
Golf simulators and putting green; food and drink from Ike's Clubhouse. Hours differ between the airport's two pages.
Portal Lounge (video game lounge)Pay-in lounge Between the entrances to Concourses C and D, near the start of the Concourse C tram
- Priority Pass
- Chase, Amex and Capital One lounge programmes
- Paid walk-up, space permitting
Switch, Xbox, PlayStation and PC stations plus buffet and full bar. Opened 2026.
Delta Sky Club (Concourse G)Airline lounge Concourse G near Gate G17 (Delta says G18); use the South checkpoint for the shortest walk
- Delta One / SkyTeam business on a same-day international flight
- Delta Sky Club membership
- Amex Platinum, Delta Reserve and Centurion cards on a Delta flight
Delta's largest MSP club, 450+ seats, two bars, phone booths. Delta's own page lists the F/G club as having limited seating until 21 Nov for maintenance and points members here.
Delta Sky Club (Concourse C)Airline lounge Concourse C near Gate C12 (middle tram stop)
- Delta One / SkyTeam business on a same-day international flight
- Delta Sky Club membership
- Amex Platinum, Delta Reserve and Centurion cards on a Delta flight
Handy for Concourse A, B and C gates. Buffet, bar, privacy cubes.
Delta Sky Club (Concourse F/G entrance)Airline lounge At the entrance to Concourse F, off the Airport Mall
- Delta One / SkyTeam business on a same-day international flight
- Delta Sky Club membership
- Amex Platinum, Delta Reserve and Centurion cards on a Delta flight
Earliest-opening club. Limited seating during an airport maintenance project through 21 Nov 2026 per Delta.
United ClubAirline lounge Concourse E near Gate E6
- United Club membership
- United / Star Alliance business and first, Star Alliance Gold on international itineraries
- Day pass
Breakfast, afternoon snacks, bar. Closes early — no evening lounge for United flyers. There is no American Admirals Club or Amex Centurion Lounge at MSP, and no lounge of any kind in Terminal 2.
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Accessibility 8
Restrooms with adult changing table (Baggage Claim 1 and 11)Adult changing table Arrivals/Baggage Claim level, near Baggage Carousels 1 and 11
Adult-size changing table. No hoist at these two restrooms; the Carousel 5/6 restroom has one.
Restroom with adult changing table and hoist (Baggage Claim 5/6)Adult changing table Arrivals/Baggage Claim level, near Baggage Carousels 5 and 6
Adult-size changing table with a hoist. Marked on the airport's Accessibility Services Map.
Restroom with adult changing table (Concourse D)Adult changing table Concourse D by Gate D6
Restroom with adult changing table and hoist (Concourse G)Adult changing table Concourse G near the information booth by Gate G22
Adult-size changing table with hoist. Terminal 2 has no adult changing table listed.
Wheelchair assistance and where to be dropped offPolicy T1 Ticketing level Door 3 (Delta) or Door 2 (all other airlines). T2 Doors 4 or 5 for departures; meet arriving passengers at Door 8.
Wheelchairs are provided by your airline; request one when booking. Without a booking, a loaner may be available at the Level T information booth in T1. Tipping customary, not required.
Electric carts between gatesMobility cart Cart stops marked with a wheelchair-icon sign above the chairs, directly inside security and at every gate on Concourses C, D, E, F and G
Carts pass every 10–15 min; ask the driver if they are going your way. Delta uses Prospect, United/American/Alaska use G2. Concourses A/B are wheelchair only. No carts at Terminal 2.
Hearing loop (telecoil) coverageHearing loop T1 ticketing/departures hall, baggage claim and international arrivals, main walkways of Concourses A, B, C, D, F, G, and the See18 film space on C. T2 gates H11–H14 (H1–H10 being added).
Switch your hearing aid to the T setting.
Meet and Assist (Travelers Assistance volunteers)Assistance Book online or call 612-726-5570; volunteer meets you at an agreed point
One-to-one help getting through the airport for anyone who needs it. Not a wheelchair service — for a wheelchair contact your airline.
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Rest, showers, quiet 3
Quiet seating areas (also used for prayer and meditation)Quiet room Mezzanine level overlooking the Airport Mall; take the stairs or elevator at the entrance to Concourse E or F and go up one level
Two areas, east and west. MSP has no dedicated chapel or prayer room; this is what the airport points to for reading, resting, meditation or prayer.
Chiroport and The Massage LoungeMassage / chiropractic Kiosks by Gate C12 and by Gate G1; Massage Lounge on Concourse C
Chiropractic adjustments, trigger-point massage and stretching. No showers or spa anywhere at MSP outside lounges.
Armed Forces Service CenterMilitary lounge At the entrance to Concourses A and B
- Active duty, Guard, Reserve, retirees, dependents, DoD and 100% DAV with DoD ID
Volunteer-run, independent of the USO. Rest area, snacks, help with deployments and military charters.
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Pets and service animals 7
Outdoor pet relief (Arrivals Doors 1 and 4)Pet relief area Outside Door 1 (north end) and outside Door 4 (south end, by international arrivals) on the Arrivals/Baggage Claim level
Outdoor pet relief (Silver Ramp)Pet relief area Silver ramp, ground level rental car lobby, outside the doors at the east end by the escalators
Closest to light rail, buses and rental cars.
Indoor pet relief (Concourse E entrance)Pet relief area Near the entrance to Concourse E, north end of the Airport Mall
Indoor pet relief (Concourse F)Pet relief area Concourse F near Gate F5 (the airport's pet-services page says F6 — same spot)
Indoor pet relief (Concourse C mezzanine / C–G skyway)Pet relief area Concourse C by Gate C13, mezzanine level, just north of the C–G Connector skyway
Ask your airline or Travelers Assistance for an escort with a service animal.
Outdoor pet relief (Door 8)Pet relief area Grassy area just outside Door 8, Level 1, near Baggage Claim
Indoor pet relief (Concourse H)Pet relief area Concourse H near Gate H11
Non-service animals must stay kenneled elsewhere in the terminal.
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Services 6
Free airport Wi-FiWi-Fi All public areas of both terminals
Network name "MSP Airport WiFi". Accept the terms; sessions are four hours and you can start another at no charge.
Information booths and Travelers AssistanceInformation T1 Level T desk (5 a.m.–1:45 a.m.); Departures and Arrivals between Doors 2 and 3; airside at the A/B entrance, across from C12, and at the Concourse E and F entrances; central office at the Concourse D entrance, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. T2 Level 1 near Door 8 and Baggage Claim.
ASL and language interpreting, Sunflower lanyards for hidden disabilities, emergency infant supplies, discounted hotel certificates. Airport Assistance phones throughout — dial 201 (8 a.m.–10 p.m.) or 228 overnight.
Airport Lost and Found officeLost and found Valet level (below Baggage Claim, middle of the terminal). Take the central elevators from Ticketing or Baggage Claim down to the valet level and turn left.
File online first; items are searched for 30 days. Covers TSA checkpoints and public areas. For items left on a plane or at a gate, contact your airline. Phone 612-726-5141.
No luggage storage or lockersLuggage storage Not available at either terminal
The airport states lockers and bag storage are unavailable at T1 and T2. No pharmacy on site either; the airport points to the 24 h Walgreens at 46th Street station, three Blue Line stops north.
Currency Exchange InternationalCurrency exchange T1 airside at the entrance to Concourse G (7 a.m.–7 p.m.); T1 landside near International Arrivals by Bag Claim 11 (11 a.m.–7 p.m.); T2 airside near Gate H5 (5:30 a.m.–noon)
Airport rates are poor; U.S. Bank ATMs are on Level T, Baggage Claim, the Airport Mall and most concourses.
InterContinental MSP Airport (attached to T1)Hotel Skybridge from Concourse C near Gate C25 (airside, no checked bags). With checked bags, take the hotel shuttle from the Ground Transportation Center, every 20 min from the top of the hour.
Only hotel connected to the airport. Hotel has its own TSA checkpoint on its Level 3, 5–10 a.m. daily, carry-on only, exiting at Gate C25 — open to anyone, not just guests. 24 h shuttle to both terminals; from T2 call 612-725-0500.
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Last full review 2026-10-26. "Unconfirmed" means a reputable third-party source we couldn't confirm on the airport's own pages. Gates and pickup zones change; report an error.