There are 5 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
4h 6m$117–626Drive 511.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Saint Charlescar 511.9 mi
9h 21m$88–127Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 801 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
16h 17m$145–213Train (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 35m$392–616Bus via Terminal 1 Station
- 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$167–246
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 $85 - $130 and takes 9h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Saint Charles is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $110 - $650.
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 Kansas City Bus Station, Civic Center Transit Center and North Hanley Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis station to Saint Charles station. However, there are services departing from Government Plaza Station and arriving at NORTH HANLEY station via St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station and CIVIC CENTER station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.
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 bus which takes 16h 17m and costs $140 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 6m 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 4h 6m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 16h 17m, you could also train, which costs $390 - $650 and takes 16h 35m.
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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Saint Charles via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Civic Center Transit Center, North Hanley Transit Center, and 4375 Rider Trail North Sb in around 16h 17m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- 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 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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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 235+ hotels available in Saint Charles.