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How to get fromSpringfield to Bloomingtonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, taxi, train or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Bloomington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, taxi, train, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeSPI - MSP
    5h 49m
    $91–461

  2. Drive 480.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Bloomingtoncar480.8 mi
    9h 3m
    $88–127

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationtrainLincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-MinneapolistrainBorealis / ...
    12h 25m
    $93–280

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus StationbusGreyhound US0150
    14h 38m
    $90–212

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeDEC - MSP
    5h 45m
    $194–582

  6. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeSTL - MSP
    5h 22m
    $233–661

  7. Bus via Peoria

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
    16h 52m

Springfield to Bloomington by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Bloomington, MN, USA?

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to MOA Transit Station Gate C via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot & Gate A1 in around 12h 25m.

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