There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Minnesota by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane CMI - MSP
5h 12m$90–464Fly to Rochester
cheapest- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Rochester (RST)plane CMI - RST
6h 5m$74–402Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
11h 45m$105–170Train (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$128–316Drive 508.9 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Minneapoliscar 508.9 mi
8h 24m$93–135Bus 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 Minneapolisbus
15h 55m$112–191
Champaign to Minnesota by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Minnesota is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Minnesota is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $90 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Minnesota 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 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Minnesota 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 Minnesota is 435 miles. The road distance is 511.9 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Minnesota without a car is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Champaign to Minnesota, including transfers.
Champaign to Minnesota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Minnesota is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $90 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 11h 45m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $320 and takes 11h 57m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Minnesota, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 4 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 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Rochester via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Champaign to Minnesota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Champaign to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Minnesota is 512 miles. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Champaign to Minnesota.
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