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How to get fromSaint Paul to Saint Charlesby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Saint Paul to Saint Charles by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    4h 45m
    $256–506

  2. Drive 370.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Paul to Saint Charlescar car 370.5 mi
    6h 5m
    $68–98

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    8h 44m
    $95–169

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain train Up-W
    9h 29m
    $146–291

  5. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain train
    5h 35m
    $76–390

  6. Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RST - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    6h 55m
    $99–384

  7. Bus, subway, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the subway from O'Hare to Forest Parksubway subway
    4. Take the train from Oak Park to Genevatrain train
    15h 2m
    $104–181

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar141Weekly Planes
Duration1h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 379.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Saint Charles via Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Saint Charles via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Geneva in around 9h 29m.

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