There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Minneapolis by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane CMI - MSP
4h 31m$90–434Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
11h 50m$110–190Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
11h 57m$174–356Drive 508.9 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Minneapoliscar 508.9 mi
8h 24m$93–135Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DEC - MSP
5h 13m$193–555Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to UMN - Minneapolisbus
15h 16m$120–193
Champaign to Minneapolis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $90 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.
The distance between Champaign and Minneapolis is 435 miles. The road distance is 511.9 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Minneapolis without a car is to bus which takes 11h 50m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Champaign to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Champaign to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $90 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 11h 50m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $360 and takes 11h 57m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Minneapolis Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Decatur Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to UMN - Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $70–100
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-355-3553
- Website
- yellowcheckercabchampaign.com
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Champaign to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Minneapolis is 512 miles. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Champaign to Minneapolis.
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