There are 4 ways to get from Bloomington to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Charleston International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane MSP - CHS
5h 30m$144–755Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain
39h 33m$952–1,502Drive 1,286.1 mi
- Drive from Bloomington to Charlestoncar 1,286.1 mi
22h 43m$235–339Fly to Hilton Head Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane MSP - HHH
- Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar
8h 21m$180–580
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Charleston is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 22h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Charleston is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $140 - $800.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington station to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Mall of America Station and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via U.S. Bank Stadium Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 33m.
The distance between Bloomington and Charleston is 1112 miles. The road distance is 1293.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 39h 33m and costs $950 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Bloomington to Charleston, including transfers.
Bloomington to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Charleston is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $140 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $950 - $1,500 and takes 39h 33m.
Charleston is 1h ahead of Bloomington. It is currently 06:00 in Bloomington and 07:00 in Charleston.
Bloomington to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Bloomington, MN, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mall of America Station to Charleston via U.S. Bank Stadium Station, Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 39h 33m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
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
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–310
- Website
- Amtrak
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Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Charleston is 1294 miles. It takes approximately 22h 43m to drive from Bloomington to Charleston.
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