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

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Minneapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, taxi, train, 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 18m
    $86–439

  2. 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 35m
    $193–392

  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 / ...
    13h 30m
    $99–185

  4. Drive 482 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Minneapoliscar car 482 mi
    9h 11m
    $88–128

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DEC - MSP
    5h 6m
    $189–550

  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
    5h 29m
    $417–1,017

  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 Minneapolisbus bus
    14h 25m
    $137–214

Springfield to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 403.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Minneapolis, 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 Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 12h 35m.

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