There are 5 ways to get from Mayo Clinic to Springfield by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Madison
best- Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
12h 54m$180–294Fly
cheapest- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane RST - SPI
8h 53m$70–404Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
14h 5m$349–549Drive 396.1 mi
- Drive from Mayo Clinic to Springfieldcar 396.1 mi
7h 50m$73–105Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Milwaukeebus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
13h 33m$113–169
Mayo Clinic to Springfield by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mayo Clinic to Springfield is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Mayo Clinic to Springfield is to drive which takes 7h 50m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Mayo Clinic to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 33m.
The distance between Mayo Clinic and Springfield is 546 miles. The road distance is 398.4 miles.
The best way to get from Mayo Clinic to Springfield without a car is to bus and train via Madison which takes 12h 54m and costs $180 - $300.
It takes approximately 12h 54m to get from Mayo Clinic to Springfield, including transfers.
Mayo Clinic to Springfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Mayo Clinic to Springfield is to fly which takes 8h 53m and costs $70 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 13h 33m.
Mayo Clinic to Springfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Milwaukee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mayo Clinic to Springfield is 398 miles. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Mayo Clinic to Springfield.
What companies run services between Mayo Clinic, MN, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Rochester (RST) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mayo Clinic to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Rochester, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 13h 33m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rochester to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Rochester to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Rochester to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $26–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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