There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Minneapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, taxi, train, or bus
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Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)SPI - MSP
4h 48m$92–471Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Take the bus from Madison to UMN - Minneapolis
14h 47m$76–463Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-MinneapolisBorealis / ...
12h 28m$101–502Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus StationGreyhound US0150
13h 55m$88–207Drive 482 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Minneapolis482 mi
9h 7m$88–128Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)DEC - MSP
5h 45m$195–582Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)STL - MSP
5h 27m$244–662
Springfield to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $90 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.
The distance between Springfield and Minneapolis is 405 miles. The road distance is 484.8 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Minneapolis without a car is to train which takes 12h 28m and costs $100 - $500.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Springfield to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Springfield to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $90 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $500 and takes 12h 28m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $210 and takes 13h 55m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 12h 28m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 608-752-5407
- vangalder@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to UMN - Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- ticketinfo@badgerbus.com
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Madison to UMN - Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Springfield to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Minneapolis is 485 miles. It takes approximately 9h 7m to drive from Springfield to Minneapolis.
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