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

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

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeSPI - MSP
    7h 21m
    $93–463

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to UMN - Minneapolisbus
    16h 48m
    $78–244

  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 58m
    $98–280

  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 Saint Paul Union DepotbusGreyhound US0150
    14h 40m
    $88–208

  5. Drive 468.1 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Cottage Grovecar468.1 mi
    8h 56m
    $86–124

  6. 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
    7h 13m
    $196–584

  7. 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
    6h 54m
    $235–663

Springfield to Cottage Grove by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration12h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Cottage Grove P&R & W Point Douglas Rd S via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and 5th St E & Sibley St in around 12h 58m.

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