There are 8 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, train, or bus
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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
4h 1m$87–420Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
12h 52m$187–402Bus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
14h 27m$97–192Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Springfield473.6 mi
9h 9mDrive 473.6 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Springfieldcar 473.6 mi
9h 9m$87–125Fly 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
4h 46m$421–981Fly to Decatur Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane MSP - DEC
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
6h 36m$92–427Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- 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
15h 46m$138–272
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Springfield by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Springfield is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Springfield is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $85 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Saint Paul Union Depot and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Springfield. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Springfield is 398 miles. The road distance is 476.3 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 12h 52m and costs $180 - $410.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Springfield, including transfers.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Springfield is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $85 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $410 and takes 12h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $200 and takes 14h 27m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), 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 MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station to Springfield via Union Depot & Wacouta Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 12h 52m.
- 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
- $95–600
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
- $110–650
- 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
- $95–600
- 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
- $70–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- 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
- $55–130
- 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
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- 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 Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- 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
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
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 9m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Springfield is 476 miles. It takes approximately 9h 9m to drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Springfield.
There are 63+ hotels available in Springfield.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Springfield. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








