There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Minneapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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 Charleston International Airport
best- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane CHS - MSP
4h 52m$128–573Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
38h 32m$563–1,158Drive 1,281.2 mi
- Drive from Charleston to Minneapoliscar 1,281.2 mi
22h 38m$234–338Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly
- Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car
- Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane HHH - MSP
7h 41m$141–629
Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 22h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 32m.
The distance between Charleston and Minneapolis is 1113 miles. The road distance is 1288.7 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to Minneapolis without a car is to train which takes 38h 32m and costs $550 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Charleston to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Charleston to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charleston to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 38h 32m.
Minneapolis is 1h behind Charleston. It is currently 11:34 AM in Charleston and 10:34 AM in Minneapolis.
Charleston to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Government Plaza Station via Charleston Amtrak Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 38h 32m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Hilton Head Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hilton Head Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Hilton Head Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Hilton Head Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Hilton Head Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hilton Head Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–600
- 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
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Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Minneapolis is 1289 miles. It takes approximately 22h 38m to drive from Charleston to Minneapolis.
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