There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Saint Charles by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MSP - STL
4h 1m$402–976Drive 511.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Saint Charlescar 511.9 mi
9h 21m$94–135Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
16h 14m$187–436Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
17h 20m$157–241Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
17h 32m$127–198
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Saint Charles is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Saint Charles is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $400 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Saint Charles. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul and arriving at 4375 Rider Trail North Sb via Kansas City Bus Station and North Hanley Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Saint Charles station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at NORTH HANLEY station via Chicago Union Station and CIVIC CENTER station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 14m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Saint Charles is 479 miles. The road distance is 514.9 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Saint Charles without a car is to train which takes 16h 14m and costs $180 - $440.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Minneapolis to Saint Charles, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Saint Charles bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis-St. Paul station.
Minneapolis to Saint Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Saint Charles is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $400 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $440 and takes 16h 14m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 17h 20m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Saint Charles, MO, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Saint Charles via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, St. Louis, CIVIC CENTER station, NORTH HANLEY station, North Hanley Transit Center, and 4375 Rider Trail North Sb in around 16h 14m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
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
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
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Booking & Getting There
Minneapolis to Saint Charles bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Minneapolis to Saint Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Saint Charles is 515 miles. It takes approximately 9h 21m to drive from Minneapolis to Saint Charles.
There are 234+ hotels available in Saint Charles.