Rome2Rio

How to get fromSpringfield to Mankatoby plane, shuttle, train, bus, car, taxi or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

Find Transport to Mankato

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to Mankato by plane, shuttle, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeSPI - MSP
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport Term 1 to Mankatoshuttle
    8h 1m
    $100–497

  2. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Rochester, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Rochester (RST)planeSPI - RST
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester - Airport to Mankato, MNshuttle
    7h 3m
    $80–377

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
    3. Take the bus from St Paul Union Depot Station & Terminal to Mankato, MNbus
    15h 38m
    $110–317

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Owatonnabus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Owatonna, MN to Mankato, MNshuttle
    15h 48m

  5. Drive 456.5 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Mankatocar456.5 mi
    9h 8m
    $84–121

  6. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, shuttle

    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
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport Term 1 to Mankatoshuttle
    7h 53m
    $203–618

  7. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, shuttle

    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
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport Term 1 to Mankatoshuttle
    7h 34m
    $242–697

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from 5th St Transit Center Gate B to Mankato, MNbusMsp
    17h 10m
    $98–245

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Mankato, MN via Chicago Bus Station and 5th St Transit Center Gate B in around 17h 10m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Trips from Springfield

Trips to Mankato

Popular routes