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How to get fromCharlotte to Minneapolisby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlotte to Minneapolis by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane CLT - MSP
    4h 39m
    $114–604

  2. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    30h 14m
    $175–302

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    38h 34m
    $863–1,442

  4. Drive  1,149.4 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Minneapoliscar car 1,149.4 mi
    19h 34m
    $197–284

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    30h 38m
    $214–386

Charlotte to Minneapolis by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration30h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 943.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte to Minneapolis Bus Station via Columbus, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, S High St & E Rich St, Columbus, and Milwaukee Mitchell Airport in around 30h 14m.

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