There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Minnesota by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SPI - MSP
7h 2m$102–571Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Rochester (RST)plane SPI - RST
6h 30m$65–387Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
12h 28m$84–271Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
13h 55m$80–176Drive 482 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Minneapoliscar 482 mi
9h 10m$88–128Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane STL - MSP
5h 29m$141–811Train, bus
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to UMN - Minneapolisbus
15h 5m$71–246
Springfield to Minnesota by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Minnesota is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Minnesota is to train and fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $140 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota is 406 miles. The road distance is 484.8 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Minnesota without a car is to train which takes 12h 28m and costs $80 - $280.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Springfield to Minnesota, including transfers.
Springfield to Minnesota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Minnesota is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $280 and takes 12h 28m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 13h 55m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Minnesota, USA?
American Airlines, Breeze Airways, and Delta fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) twice daily. 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
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
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
- $21–80
- 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
- $60–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–55
- 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
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- 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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Minnesota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Springfield to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Minnesota is 485 miles. It takes approximately 9h 10m to drive from Springfield to Minnesota.
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