There are 5 ways to get from Fargo to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane FAR - SPI
5h 33m$101–441Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
17h 11m$215–484Bus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
19h$152–246Drive 711.8 mi
- Drive from Fargo to Springfieldcar 711.8 mi
13h 12m$130–188Fly to Decatur Airport, bus
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane FAR - DEC
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
7h 34m$106–440
Fargo to Springfield by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fargo to Springfield is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 13h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Fargo to Springfield is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $100 - $450.
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 $210 - $490.
It takes approximately 5h 33m 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 33m and costs $100 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $490 and takes 17h 11m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 19h.
What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 17h 11m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Hector International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Minneapolis, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–380
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Fargo to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
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Booking & Getting There
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 12m to drive from Fargo to Springfield.
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