There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Springfield Station by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
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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 21m$85–448Train (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 50m$322–512Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
- Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
13h 55mDrive 479.9 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Springfield Stationcar 479.9 mi
9h 18m$88–127Fly 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 5m$145–640Fly 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
7h 6m$91–458Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
16h 21m$116–208
Minneapolis to Springfield Station by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Springfield Station is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Springfield Station is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $85 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Springfield Station. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Springfield via Des Moines and Galesburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Springfield Station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Springfield Station is 406 miles. The road distance is 482.7 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Springfield Station without a car is to train which takes 12h 50m and costs $320 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Minneapolis to Springfield Station, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Springfield Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Springfield Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Springfield Station is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $85 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $320 - $550 and takes 12h 50m, you could also bus via Des Moines, which costs and takes 13h 55m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Springfield Station, 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 bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Springfield via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 12h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- 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
- $90–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Minneapolis to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Website
- Badger Bus
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
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
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $26–60
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Booking & Getting There
Minneapolis to Springfield Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Minneapolis to Springfield Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Springfield Station is 483 miles. It takes approximately 9h 18m to drive from Minneapolis to Springfield Station.
There are 45+ hotels available in Springfield Station.











