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How to get fromBloomington to Springfieldby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, taxi or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Bloomington to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeMSP - SPI
    5h 7m
    $117–620

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    15h 18m
    $82–192

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union StationtrainBorealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldtrainLincoln Service / ...
    12h 56m
    $89–562

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
    14h 23m
    $107–456

  5. Drive 475.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington to Springfieldcar475.7 mi
    9h 9m
    $87–126

  6. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeMSP - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
    6h 23m
    $183–563

  7. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeMSP - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
    6h 4m
    $234–661

Bloomington to Springfield by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bloomington, MN, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MOA Transit Station Gate C to Springfield via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 12h 56m.

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