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

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

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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 24m
    $91–470

  2. Drive  473 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Paul to Springfieldcar car 473 mi
    9h 8m
    $87–125

  3. 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 / ...
    11h 27m
    $151–378

  4. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    13h 15m
    $95–156

  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 13m
    $409–1,020

  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
    7h 59m
    $96–478

  7. Bus

    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 bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    17h 38m
    $118–212

Saint Paul to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration11h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 404.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Saint Paul, 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 train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 27m.

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