There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Monticello by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus
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Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane MSP - CMI
5h 24m$117–462Drive 505.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Monticellocar 505.8 mi
8h 21m$93–134Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
12h 26m$165–253Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
12h 52m$227–428Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane MSP - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Monticellotaxi
6h 36m$142–487Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MSP - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
6h 30m$157–492Bus via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Milwaukeebus Jefferson Lines 965
- Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaignbus Milwaukee
13h 32m$202–355
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Monticello is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Monticello is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $110 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Monticello. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Monticello. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Monticello is 447 miles. The road distance is 508.8 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Monticello without a car is to bus which takes 12h 26m and costs $160 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Minneapolis to Monticello, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Monticello bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Monticello train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Monticello is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $110 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $260 and takes 12h 26m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $430 and takes 12h 52m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Monticello, IL, USA?
American Airlines and Sun Country Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Monticello via Chicago Bus Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 12h 26m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $85–120
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $55–160
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Monticello bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Monticello train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Monticello is 509 miles. It takes approximately 8h 21m to drive from Minneapolis to Monticello.
There are two+ hotels available in Monticello.













