There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Minnesota 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 to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane CHS - MSP
4h 51m$139–652Fly to Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Rochester (RST)plane CHS - RST
7h 40m$108–558Train (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$953–1,498Drive 1,281.2 mi
- Drive from Charleston to Minneapoliscar 1,281.2 mi
22h 38m$234–338Fly to Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane CHS - DLH
7h 52m$117–547
Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Minnesota is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 22h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to Minnesota is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Minnesota 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 Minnesota is 1113 miles. The road distance is 1288.7 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to Minnesota without a car is to train which takes 38h 32m and costs $950 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Charleston to Minnesota, including transfers.
Charleston to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charleston to Minnesota is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $950 - $1,500 and takes 38h 32m.
Minnesota is 1h behind Charleston. It is currently 3:19 AM in Charleston and 2:19 AM in Minnesota.
Charleston to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Minnesota, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 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
- 2h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Rochester via Atlanta, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
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Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Minnesota is 1289 miles. It takes approximately 22h 38m to drive from Charleston to Minnesota.
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