There are 6 ways to get from Monticello to Minneapolis by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane CMI - MSP
4h 45m$121–480Drive 503.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monticello to Minneapoliscar 503.6 mi
8h 27m$92–133Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
12h 11m$167–258Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
12h 23m$229–425Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Monticello to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DEC - MSP
6h 10m$150–508Bus via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 966
13h 37m$204–355
University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monticello to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Monticello to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $120 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Monticello to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Monticello to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.
The distance between Monticello and Minneapolis is 447 miles. The road distance is 506.6 miles.
The best way to get from Monticello to Minneapolis without a car is to bus which takes 12h 11m and costs $160 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Monticello to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Monticello to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Monticello to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Monticello to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $120 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $260 and takes 12h 11m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $430 and takes 12h 23m.
What companies run services between Monticello, IL, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Monticello to Minneapolis Bus Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 11m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Decatur Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign to Water & Chicago - Circle K
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $55–160
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $85–120
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-355-3553
- Website
- yellowcheckercabchampaign.com
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More Questions & Answers
Monticello to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Monticello to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monticello to Minneapolis is 507 miles. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Monticello to Minneapolis.
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