There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SPI - MSP
6h 42m$93–452Drive 479.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar 479.2 mi
9h 9m$88–127Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
12h 19m$192–395Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus Greyhound US0150
13h 32m$98–192Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane STL - MSP
5h 53m$418–1,021Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DEC - MSP
7h 52m$99–452Train, bus
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus
15h 41m$147–279
Springfield to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to train and fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $410 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Minneapolis–Saint Paul station. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Marshall & Otis Station via Chicago Bus Station and Union Depot & Gate A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Minneapolis–Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.
The distance between Springfield and Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 404 miles. The road distance is 481.9 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Minneapolis–Saint Paul without a car is to train which takes 12h 19m and costs $190 - $400.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Springfield to Minneapolis–Saint Paul, including transfers.
Springfield to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Minneapolis–Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $90 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $400 and takes 12h 19m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $200 and takes 13h 32m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Minneapolis–Saint Paul, 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 Marshall & Otis Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot & Sibley Station in around 12h 19m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $70–100
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Springfield to Minneapolis–Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 482 miles. It takes approximately 9h 9m to drive from Springfield to Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
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