There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Saint Paul by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 58m$90–455Train (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 7m$134–315Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus Greyhound US0150
11h 10m$105–180Drive 499.9 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Saint Paulcar 499.9 mi
8h 13m$92–132Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DEC - MSP
7h 17m$98–471Bus 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
16h 16m$111–193
Champaign to Saint Paul by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Saint Paul is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $90 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Saint Paul Union Depot via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
The distance between Champaign and Saint Paul is 435 miles. The road distance is 502.8 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Saint Paul without a car is to train which takes 11h 7m and costs $130 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Champaign to Saint Paul, including transfers.
Champaign to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $90 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $320 and takes 11h 7m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 11h 10m.
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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to St. Paul-Minneapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 7m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
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
- $100–240
- 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
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Champaign to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Saint Paul is 503 miles. It takes approximately 8h 13m to drive from Champaign to Saint Paul.
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