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

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

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane MSP - SPI
    5h 11m
    $86–459

  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 Lincoln Service / ...
    13h 10m
    $322–512

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    13h 40m
    $103–169

  4. Drive  479.9 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Springfieldcar car 479.9 mi
    9h 18m
    $88–127

  5. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MSP - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    6h 5m
    $145–690

  6. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane MSP - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    6h 50m
    $92–458

  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
    14h 51m
    $186–318

Minneapolis to Springfield by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration13h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$322Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 403.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines, Sun Country 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 vehicle from Government Plaza Station to Springfield via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 10m.

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