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How to get fromChampaign to Minneapolis–Saint Paulby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane CMI - MSP
    4h 55m
    $92–447

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    11h 41m
    $173–357

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus Greyhound US0150
    11h 47m
    $107–183

  4. Drive 505.1 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar car 505.1 mi
    8h 21m
    $93–134

  5. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DEC - MSP
    8h 2m
    $101–454

  6. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    16h 11m
    $113–196

Champaign to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 430.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Minneapolis–Saint Paul, 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 train from Champaign-Urbana to Marshall & Otis Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot & Sibley Station in around 11h 41m.

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