Trains in Winona, MN — Stations & Services

Winona is served by 1 regularly catalogued passenger rail station and 2 distinct intercity or commuter rail services. Combined, these services connect Winona directly to dozens of cities across Minnesota and the wider Midwest region without a transfer, and indirectly to almost any address on the U.S. passenger rail network.

City Rail Profile

State: Minnesota
Region: Midwest
Stations indexed: 1
Routes calling: 2
Origin–destination pairs: 14 catalogued

Stations in Winona

Each rail facility in Winona is listed below. Larger union stations typically host several services and offer staffed ticket windows, checked baggage, and accessible boarding; smaller intermediate stations may be platform-only with online ticketing.

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Services calling at Winona

The following passenger rail services include at least one Winona stop in their published timetable. Mix of intercity, regional, and commuter service depends on the city's position in the national network — gateway cities such as those served by long-distance routes appear alongside corridor and commuter services.

Route	Type	Operator	Distance
Empire Builder	Long-Distance	Amtrak	2,257 mi
Borealis	State-Supported Corridor	Amtrak (MnDOT/WisDOT)	411 mi

Where you can travel from Winona

Catalogued one-seat trips departing from or arriving at Winona. Each pair links to a full trip-planning page with travel time, fare range, and route guide. Travel-deal newsletters such as the Saver Fare Watch often spotlight discounted fares on these origin-destination pairs.

From	To	Route	Time	Fare
Red Wing	Winona	Empire Builder	1h 23m	$60 – $327
Winona	St. Paul	Empire Builder	1h 23m	$60 – $327
Chicago	Winona	Empire Builder	11h 9m	$79 – $429
Winona	Portland	Empire Builder	34h 20m	$124 – $670
Tomah	Winona	Empire Builder	3h 50m	$65 – $352
Winona	Detroit Lakes	Empire Builder	3h 50m	$65 – $352
Portage	Winona	Empire Builder	6h 16m	$70 – $378
Winona	Grand Forks	Empire Builder	6h 16m	$70 – $378
La Crosse	Winona	Borealis	54m	$19 – $34
Winona	Red Wing	Borealis	54m	$19 – $34
Chicago	Winona	Borealis	6h 53m	$37 – $67
Winona	St. Paul	Borealis	1h 40m	$21 – $38
Wisconsin Dells	Winona	Borealis	2h 24m	$23 – $42
Columbus	Winona	Borealis	3h 54m	$28 – $50

Travel context for Winona

Within Minnesota, Winona is one of 5 rail-served cities our index tracks. The wider Midwest region anchors 2 services through this state alone, with onward connections nationally. Travelers planning longer trips usually transfer at the nearest hub city; for Winona that is most often the largest connecting facility on the calling routes listed above.

If you are routing a complete itinerary, the Minnesota state hub aggregates every route and station in this state on a single page, with distance and frequency for quick comparison. The operators directory describes the different commuter and intercity carriers serving the state. Background reading on the corridor patterns connecting Winona to its neighbors is summarized in the North American Rail Atlas.

Booking and station access

RailRover does not sell tickets. To book travel from Winona, visit the operating carrier directly using the operator links in the table above. Larger stations typically have a staffed ticket window during scheduled train hours; smaller stations may require online ticketing in advance of arrival. For the latest accessibility and amenities information at each facility, follow the station link in the list above.

For trip planning across multiple cities or operators, see the RailRover guides on buying tickets, connecting Thruway buses, and group and multi-ride passes. Travelers using Winona as a connecting hub should review the baggage policy and the onboard Wi-Fi and power outlet field guide before boarding.