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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cottage Grove 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

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeMSP - SPI
    5h 32m
    $118–622

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to ChicagobusGreyhound US0150
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldtrainLincoln Service / ...
    13h 16m
    $80–220

  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 51m
    $83–276

  4. Drive 465.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cottage Grove to Springfieldcar465.9 mi
    9h 3m
    $85–123

  5. 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 25m
    $179–556

  6. 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 49m
    $214–608

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterbusFlixBus 2510 / ...
    14h 32m
    $83–200

Cottage Grove to Springfield by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration12h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cottage Grove P&R & W Point Douglas Rd S to Springfield via 6th St & Minnesota Station, 5th St & Cedar Station, Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 12h 51m.

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