There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Springfield Airport (SPI) by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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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
5h 12m$72–402Fly 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 13m$428–1,036Train (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 58m$205–418Bus 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
13h 53m$125–219Fly 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
8h 5m$106–448Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
14h 34m$121–215Drive 479.1 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Springfield Airport (SPI)car 479.1 mi
9h 15m$88–127
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Springfield Airport (SPI) is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Springfield Airport (SPI) is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $70 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Springfield Airport (SPI). However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Springfield via Des Moines and Galesburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Springfield Airport (SPI). However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Springfield Airport (SPI) is 402 miles. The road distance is 481.9 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Springfield Airport (SPI) without a car is to train which takes 12h 58m and costs $200 - $420.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Minneapolis to Springfield Airport (SPI), including transfers.
Minneapolis to Springfield Airport (SPI) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis to Springfield Airport (SPI) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Springfield Airport (SPI) is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $70 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $420 and takes 12h 58m, you could also bus via Des Moines, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 13h 53m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Springfield Airport (SPI), 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 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Springfield Airport (SPI) via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, and Springfield in around 12h 58m.
- 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
- $70–400
- 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. 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 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 Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $100–150
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- 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/
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- 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
- 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 Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Springfield Airport (SPI) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Minneapolis to Springfield Airport (SPI) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Springfield Airport (SPI) is 482 miles. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from Minneapolis to Springfield Airport (SPI).
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