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How to get fromMinnesota to Champaignby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Minnesota to Champaign by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Rochester to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane RST - CMI
    6h 58m
    $69–380

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    12h 25m
    $157–348

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Illinois Terminalbus bus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH / ...
    12h 56m
    $110–184

  4. Drive 511 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Champaigncar car 511 mi
    8h 18m
    $94–135

  5. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane MSP - CMI
    5h 19m
    $85–415

  6. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    6h 4m
    $107–442

  7. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus 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 bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    15h 43m
    $100–170

Minnesota to Champaign by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Rochester (RST) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Champaign-Urbana via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 12h 25m.

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