There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Saint Paul 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
5h 3m$128–574Train (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
37h 41m$551–1,146Drive 1,272.2 mi
- Drive from Charleston to Saint Paulcar 1,272.2 mi
22h 27m$233–336Drive 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 53m$141–630
Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Saint Paul is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 22h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 41m.
The distance between Charleston and Saint Paul is 1114 miles. The road distance is 1279.7 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to Saint Paul without a car is to train which takes 37h 41m and costs $550 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Charleston to Saint Paul, including transfers.
Charleston to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charleston to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 37h 41m.
Saint Paul is 1h behind Charleston. It is currently 9:45 AM in Charleston and 8:45 AM in Saint Paul.
Charleston to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Saint Paul, 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 St. Paul-Minneapolis via Charleston Amtrak Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 37h 41m.
- 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
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- Amtrak
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Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Saint Paul is 1280 miles. It takes approximately 22h 27m to drive from Charleston to Saint Paul.
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