There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Charlotte, NC by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane MSP - CLT
5h 21m$167–811Bus via Columbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus
29h 1mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
39h 54m$536–1,138Drive 1,135.4 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Charlotte, NCcar 1,135.4 mi
20h 6m$208–300Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlottebus
29h 34m
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Charlotte, NC is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 20h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Charlotte, NC is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $160 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Charlotte, NC. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Tuckaseegee Rd & Tennyson Dr via Chicago, Columbus and 4th St & Graham St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis station to Charlotte, NC station. However, there are services departing from Government Plaza Station and arriving at CTC Station via St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, Cary and Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 54m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Charlotte, NC is 953 miles. The road distance is 1142 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Charlotte, NC without a car is to bus via Columbus which takes 29h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Minneapolis to Charlotte, NC, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Charlotte, NC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Charlotte, NC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Charlotte, NC is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $160 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Columbus, which costs and takes 29h 1m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 39h 54m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Charlotte, NC via Chicago, Cumberland, UIC-Halsted, Chicago, Columbus, Charlotte, 4th St & Graham St, and Tuckaseegee Rd & Tennyson Dr in around 29h 1m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
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 Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–750
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Chicago to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from Columbus to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–200
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Charlotte, NC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Charlotte, NC is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 2:34 AM in Minneapolis and 3:34 AM in Charlotte, NC.
Minneapolis to Charlotte, NC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Charlotte, NC is 1142 miles. It takes approximately 20h 6m to drive from Minneapolis to Charlotte, NC.
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