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How to get fromMinneapolis–Saint Paul to Springfieldby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Bradley International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane MSP - BDL
    6h 2m
    $119–568

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    29h 18m
    $422–922

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    31h 4m
    $224–412

  4. Drive 1,301.8 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Springfieldcar car 1,301.8 mi
    21h 58m
    $238–344

  5. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane MSP - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    7h 3m
    $358–986

  6. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MSP - LGA
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haventrain train
    3. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train
    9h 38m
    $255–736

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    32h 34m
    $378–812

Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Springfield by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$422Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,072.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Raymond Ave Station to Springfield via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 29h 18m.

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