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How to get fromMinneapolis to Charlestonby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Charleston by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane MSP - CMI
    2. Take the taxi from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Charlestontaxi taxi
    6h 3m
    $182–542

  2. Drive 558.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Charlestoncar car 558.8 mi
    9h 18m
    $102–148

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Phillips Gas Station - Arcolabus bus Milwaukee
    13h 24m
    $192–348

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    13h 28m
    $217–432

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane MSP - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Charlestontaxi taxi
    7h 16m
    $202–562

  6. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MSP - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effinghambus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Effingham to Charlestontaxi taxi
    6h 54m
    $485–1,094

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    15h 41m
    $171–318

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Minneapolis to Charleston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 470.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Charleston, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from 6th St S & Nicollet Mall to Charleston via Union Depot Station & Terminal, Saint Paul Union Depot, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Water & Chicago - Circle K, and Phillips Gas Station - Arcola in around 13h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Charleston via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, and Mattoon Amtrak Station in around 13h 28m.

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