There are 8 ways to get from Grand Forks to Springfield by taxi, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Take the taxi from Grand Forks to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane FAR - SPI
5h 30m$225–573Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Forks to Fargobus
- 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
21h 25m$109–319Bus, train
- Take the bus from Grand Forks to Fargobus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
19h 40m$111–494Drive 790.3 mi
- Drive from Grand Forks to Springfieldcar 790.3 mi
14h 28m$145–209Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Take the taxi from Grand Forks to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane FAR - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
6h 23m$316–686Fly Grand Forks International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
- Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane GFK - STL
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
8h$145–717Bus, train via Brainerd
- Take the bus from Grand Forks to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
21h 49m$112–426Bus, train via Brainerd #2
- Take the bus from Grand Forks to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
23h 29m$121–411
Grand Forks to Springfield by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Forks to Springfield is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 14h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Forks to Springfield is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $220 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Forks to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Grand Forks and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Fargo, Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 25m.
The distance between Grand Forks and Springfield is 691 miles. The road distance is 794.9 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Forks to Springfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 40m and costs $110 - $500.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Grand Forks to Springfield, including transfers.
Grand Forks to Springfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Grand Forks station.
Grand Forks to Springfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Fargo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Forks to Springfield is 795 miles. It takes approximately 14h 28m to drive from Grand Forks to Springfield.
There are 42+ hotels available in Springfield.
What companies run services between Grand Forks, ND, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Grand Forks to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Fargo, Minneapolis Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 21h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Grand Forks International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–180
- 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
- $26–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Grand Forks to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Fargo to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Grand Forks to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Brainerd to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Brainerd to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–70
- 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 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- 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
- $45–90
- 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
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $110–170
S&S Taxi
- Phone
- +1-701-772-4142
- Website
- sstaxis.com
S&S Taxi
- Phone
- +1-701-772-4142
- Website
- sstaxis.com
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