The average train between Champaign and Minneapolis takes 13h 20m and the fastest train takes 13h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Champaign to Minneapolis. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Champaign and Minneapolis. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Champaign is at 10:24 AM which arrives into Minneapolis at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 13h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from Champaign station and arriving at Minneapolis station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
Champaign to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
Champaign to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The distance between Champaign and Minneapolis is 679.1 km. The road distance is 880 km.
You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 11h 57m.