There are
545 mi
from Champaign, IL to Waconia, MN
That's the driving distance. It would take 10 hours 5 mins to go from Champaign, Illinois to Waconia, Minnesota.
The flight distance (direct flight from Champaign, IL to Waconia, MN) is 431.83 mi.
545 mi = 876.51 kms