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How to get fromSpringfield to Bloomingtonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SPI - MSP
    6h 11m
    $91–449

  2. Drive 481 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Bloomingtoncar car 481 mi
    9h 6m
    $88–127

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    12h 36m
    $192–395

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    14h 14m
    $103–192

  5. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane STL - MSP
    5h 22m
    $416–1,018

  6. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DEC - MSP
    7h 21m
    $97–449

  7. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Burnsvillebus bus
    14h 27m
    $131–204

Springfield to Bloomington by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 399.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to MOA Transit Station Gate C via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot & Sibley Station in around 12h 36m.

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