What is the cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Champaign?

The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Champaign is to bus which costs $90 - $180 and takes 12h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Champaign?

The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Champaign is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $90 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Saint Paul and Champaign?

No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Saint Paul Union Depot and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Saint Paul and Champaign?

No, there is no direct train from Saint Paul to Champaign. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

How far is it from Saint Paul to Champaign?

The distance between Saint Paul and Champaign is 435 miles. The road distance is 504.8 miles.

How do I travel from Saint Paul to Champaign without a car?

The best way to get from Saint Paul to Champaign without a car is to train which takes 11h 3m and costs $170 - $360.

How long does it take to get from Saint Paul to Champaign?

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Saint Paul to Champaign, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saint Paul to Champaign bus from?

Saint Paul to Champaign bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.

Where do I catch the Saint Paul to Champaign train from?

Saint Paul to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.

Train, bus or fly from Saint Paul to Champaign?

The best way to get from Saint Paul to Champaign is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $90 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $360 and takes 11h 3m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 12h 15m.

Where does the Saint Paul to Champaign bus arrive?

Saint Paul to Champaign bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the Saint Paul to Champaign train arrive?

Saint Paul to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Saint Paul to Champaign?

Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Champaign is 505 miles. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Saint Paul to Champaign.

How do I get a train ticket from Saint Paul to Champaign?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Saint Paul to Champaign?

Book your Saint Paul to Champaign bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Champaign?

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There are 6 ways to get from Saint Paul to Champaign by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
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1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane MSP - CMI
5h 47m
$90–416
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
11h 3m
$173–353
Bus
1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
12h 15m
$91–178
Drive 501.8 mi
1. Drive from Saint Paul to Champaigncar 501.8 mi
8h 6m
$92–133
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MSP - MDW
2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
6h 12m
$92–412
Bus via Des Plaines
1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
2. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH / ...
12h 21m
$139–205

Saint Paul to Champaign by train (Amtrak)

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11h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 432.9 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 3m.

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