There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Saint Charles by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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
3h 51m$386–956Drive 511.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Saint Charlescar 511.9 mi
9h 21m$94–135Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 801 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0153S
15h 45m$109–210Train (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 6m$226–466
Minneapolis to Saint Charles by bus and train
Questions & Answers
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 3h 51m and costs $380 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Saint Charles. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at 4375 Rider Trail North Sb via Des Moines and North Hanley Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.
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 6m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Saint Charles is 473 miles. The road distance is 514.9 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Saint Charles without a car is to bus which takes 15h 45m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Minneapolis to Saint Charles, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Saint Charles bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis 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 3h 51m and costs $380 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 15h 45m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $470 and takes 16h 6m.
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 Minneapolis to 4375 Rider Trail North Sb via Des Moines, St Louis Bus Station, CIVIC CENTER station, NORTH HANLEY station, and North Hanley Transit Center in around 15h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
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 St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Saint Charles bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines 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 208+ hotels available in Saint Charles.