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

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

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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 43m
    $90–435

  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 7m
    $172–354

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Isr to Downtown Chicagobus bus 2-Northbound / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    11h 45m
    $106–190

  4. Drive 499.9 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Saint Paulcar car 499.9 mi
    8h 13m
    $92–132

  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
    7h 49m
    $99–452

  6. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to O'Hare Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    16h
    $133–222

Champaign to Saint Paul by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration11h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 432.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and 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 St. Paul-Minneapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 7m.

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