There are 7 ways to get from Coon Rapids to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, train, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane MSP - SPI
6h 5m$98–492Drive 491.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Coon Rapids to Springfieldcar 491.3 mi
9h 30m$90–130Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
13h 40m$194–394Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
15h 17m$97–188Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane MSP - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
7h 32m$184–544Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MSP - STL
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
6h 49m$417–1,022Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
- Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
15h 27m$137–212
Coon Rapids to Springfield by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coon Rapids to Springfield is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Coon Rapids to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $95 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Coon Rapids to Springfield. However, there are services departing from East River Rd & Kimball St NE and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Coon Rapids station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Nicollet Mall Station and arriving at Springfield via St. Paul-Minneapolis and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.
The distance between Coon Rapids and Springfield is 418 miles. The road distance is 494.2 miles.
The best way to get from Coon Rapids to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 13h 40m and costs $190 - $400.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Coon Rapids to Springfield, including transfers.
Coon Rapids to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Coon Rapids to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Coon Rapids to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $95 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $400 and takes 13h 40m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 15h 17m.
What companies run services between Coon Rapids, MN, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Foley Blvd Park & Ride to Springfield via Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group B, Nicollet Mall Station, Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Coon Rapids to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Coon Rapids to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coon Rapids to Springfield is 494 miles. It takes approximately 9h 30m to drive from Coon Rapids to Springfield.
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