There are 7 ways to get from Mayo Clinic to Springfield by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane RST - SPI
5h 18m$129–687Drive 396.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mayo Clinic to Springfieldcar 396.1 mi
7h 50m$73–105Bus, train via Madison
- Take the bus from Rochester, MN to UW-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
13h 14m$144–269Bus, 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
13h 50m$219–439Fly to Decatur Airport, bus
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane RST - DEC
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
9h 45m$135–698Bus via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Rochester, MN to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
14h 25m$123–189Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Albert Leabus
- Take the bus from Albert Lea to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
- Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
14h 48m$141–226
Mayo Clinic to Springfield by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
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 fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Mayo Clinic to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Rochester, MN and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.
The distance between Mayo Clinic and Springfield is 331 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 13h 14m and costs $140 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Mayo Clinic to Springfield, including transfers.
Mayo Clinic to Springfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rochester, MN station.
The best way to get from Mayo Clinic to Springfield is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Milwaukee, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 14h 25m.
Mayo Clinic to Springfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak 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, MN, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rochester, MN to UW-Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Rochester to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Rochester, MN to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $70–110
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Rochester to Albert Lea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $25–40
Bus from Albert Lea to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
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
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $26–60
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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
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