There are 5 ways to get from Fargo to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)FAR - SPI
5h 49m$121–581Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolis
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
19h$102–279Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationEmpire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
17h 11m$171–333Drive 711.7 mi
- Drive from Fargo to Springfield711.7 mi
13h 6m$130–188Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Decatur Airport (DEC)FAR - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
6h 31m$187–514
Fargo to Springfield by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fargo to Springfield is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 13h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Fargo to Springfield is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Fargo to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Fargo and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h.
No, there is no direct train from Fargo station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Fargo Amtrak Station and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 11m.
The distance between Fargo and Springfield is 618 miles. The road distance is 715.9 miles.
The best way to get from Fargo to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 17h 11m and costs $170 - $340.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Fargo to Springfield, including transfers.
Fargo to Springfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Fargo station.
Fargo to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fargo Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fargo to Springfield is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $340 and takes 17h 11m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $280 and takes 19h.
What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 17h 11m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Hector International Airport to Decatur Airport via Minneapolis, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–260
- 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
- $25–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Fargo to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Fargo to Springfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Fargo to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fargo to Springfield is 716 miles. It takes approximately 13h 6m to drive from Fargo to Springfield.
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