There are 7 ways to get from Charleston to Minneapolis by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Taxi to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Charleston to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)taxi
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane CMI - MSP
5h 23m$183–553Drive 556.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charleston to Minneapoliscar 556.8 mi
9h 24m$102–147Bus
- Take the bus from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus Greyhound US0150
12h 37m$195–346Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
13h 5m$219–430Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Charleston to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DEC - MSP
6h 49m$211–580Taxi, bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Charleston to Effinghamtaxi
- Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane STL - MSP
5h 59m$490–1,090Train, bus
- Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- 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 56m$172–313
University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to Minneapolis is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $180 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleston station to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola and arriving at 7th St S & Nicollet Mall via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Union Depot & Gate A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Mattoon Amtrak Station and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
The distance between Charleston and Minneapolis is 472 miles. The road distance is 560.1 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to Minneapolis without a car is to bus which takes 12h 37m and costs $190 - $350.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Charleston to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Charleston to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola.
Charleston to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Mattoon Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charleston to Minneapolis is to bus which takes 12h 37m and costs $190 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $430 and takes 13h 5m.
What companies run services between Charleston, IL, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Charleston to 7th St S & Nicollet Mall via Phillips Gas Station - Arcola, Water & Chicago - Circle K, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Union Depot & Gate A1 in around 12h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Government Plaza Station via Mattoon Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 13h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- 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
- $70–420
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
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- 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
- $70–420
Flights from Decatur Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- 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
Train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola to Water & Chicago - Circle K
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–170
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $60–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $80–110
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $70–100
- 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
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $85–160
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More Questions & Answers
Charleston to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Water & Chicago - Circle K station.
Charleston to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Minneapolis is 560 miles. It takes approximately 9h 24m to drive from Charleston to Minneapolis.
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