There are 7 ways to get from Minnesota to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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Fly Rochester to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane RST - SPI
5h 20m$135–804Drive 479.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Springfieldcar 479.9 mi
9h 18m$88–127Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
12h 50m$192–392Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
13h 35m$96–178Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane MSP - SPI
5h 9m$96–489Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
- 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
6h 5m$415–1,020Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
- Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
13h 45m$135–209
Minnesota to Springfield by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Springfield is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Springfield is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $95 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Minnesota to Springfield. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
The distance between Minnesota and Springfield is 331 miles. The road distance is 482.7 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 12h 50m and costs $190 - $400.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Minnesota to Springfield, including transfers.
Minnesota to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minnesota to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Springfield is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $130 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $400 and takes 12h 50m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 13h 35m.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Rochester (RST) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Springfield via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 12h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
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
- $60–120
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Minnesota to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Minnesota to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Springfield is 483 miles. It takes approximately 9h 18m to drive from Minnesota to Springfield.
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