There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Urbana by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
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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 13m$94–429Bus
- 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 24m$111–184Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
13h 11m$173–358Drive 513.6 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Urbanacar 513.6 mi
8h 22m$94–136Fly 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 28m$103–423Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
15h 9m$107–194
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Urbana is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Urbana is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $90 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Urbana. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Green & Race via Chicago Bus Station and Illinois Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis station to Urbana. However, there are services departing from Government Plaza Station and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via St. Paul-Minneapolis and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Urbana is 436 miles. The road distance is 516.6 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Urbana without a car is to bus which takes 12h 24m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Minneapolis to Urbana, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Urbana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Urbana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Urbana is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $90 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 12h 24m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $360 and takes 13h 11m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Urbana, IL, USA?
American Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Green & Race via Chicago Bus Station, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Illinois Terminal in around 12h 24m.
- 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 49m
- 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
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
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- 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 Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Minneapolis to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Website
- Badger Bus
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $23–50
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Urbana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Urbana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Urbana is 517 miles. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Minneapolis to Urbana.
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