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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    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 4m
    $225–442

  2. Drive 468.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Cottage Grovecar car 468.1 mi
    8h 59m
    $86–124

  3. 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 / ...
    15h 20m
    $103–192

  4. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SPI - MSP
    8h 7m
    $93–452

  5. 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 MSP Airportbus bus
    16h 4m
    $134–211

  6. 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
    7h 18m
    $418–1,021

  7. 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
    9h 17m
    $99–452

Springfield to Cottage Grove by bus

Calendar15Weekly Buses
Duration15h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 606.7 mi
  • Duration: 12h 4m

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

You can take a train from Springfield to Cottage Grove via Chicago Union Station and St. Paul-Minneapolis in around 12h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Cottage Grove P&R & W Point Douglas Rd S via Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis Bus Station, and 5th St Transit Center Gate D in around 15h 20m.

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