There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly to Charleston International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane MSP - CHS
5h 38m$124–604Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain
38h 54m$562–1,162Drive 1,279.8 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Charlestoncar 1,279.8 mi
22h 38m$234–338Fly to Hilton Head Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane MSP - HHH
- Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar
8h 29m$140–579
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Charleston is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 22h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Charleston is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis station to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Government Plaza Station and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 54m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Charleston is 1116 miles. The road distance is 1287.3 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 38h 54m and costs $550 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Minneapolis to Charleston, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Charleston is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 38h 54m.
Charleston is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 10:25 AM in Minneapolis and 11:25 AM in Charleston.
Minneapolis to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Government Plaza Station to Charleston via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 38h 54m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Charleston International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Charleston is 1287 miles. It takes approximately 22h 38m to drive from Minneapolis to Charleston.
There are 1922+ hotels available in Charleston.