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

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

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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 40m
    $114–604

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    28h 31m

  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
    $210–303

  5. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    31h 20m
    $164–335

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 943.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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 Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station via Toledo, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 28h 31m.

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