There are 10 ways to get from Duluth to Springfield by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
14h 42m$229–460Fly Duluth International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
cheapest- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane DLH - SPI
7h 26m$80–378Bus
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
16h 15m$139–240Drive 582.9 mi
- Drive from Duluth to Springfieldcar 582.9 mi
9h 41m$107–154Fly Duluth International Airport to Decatur Airport, bus
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane DLH - DEC
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
10h 8m$86–390Bus, train via Madison
- Take the bus from Duluth to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
18h 45m$183–335Fly Duluth International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DLH - STL
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
9h 12m$129–620Fly Duluth International Airport to Peoria International Airport, bus
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane DLH - PIA
- Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
9h 20m$85–388Fly Duluth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DLH - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
8h 21m$103–406Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MSP - STL
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
8h 42m$459–1,081
Duluth to Springfield by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Duluth to Springfield is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Duluth to Springfield is to fly which takes 7h 26m and costs $80 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Duluth to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Duluth and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Saint Paul Union Depot and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 15m.
The distance between Duluth and Springfield is 748 miles. The road distance is 586.3 miles.
The best way to get from Duluth to Springfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 42m and costs $220 - $460.
It takes approximately 14h 42m to get from Duluth to Springfield, including transfers.
Duluth to Springfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Duluth station.
The best way to get from Duluth to Springfield is to bus which takes 16h 15m and costs $130 - $240. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $380 and takes 7h 26m.
Duluth to Springfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Duluth to Springfield is 586 miles. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Duluth to Springfield.
What companies run services between Duluth, MN, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Duluth to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Saint Paul Union Depot and Chicago Bus Station in around 16h 15m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 56m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Duluth to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- ticketinfo@badgerbus.com
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $26–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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