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How to get fromSpringfield to Saint Paulby 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 Saint Paul 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 29m
    $91–440

  2. Drive 475 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Saint Paulcar car 475 mi
    9h 1m
    $87–126

  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 / ...
    11h 45m
    $191–392

  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 Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus Greyhound US0150
    12h 55m
    $100–187

  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 40m
    $416–1,019

  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 39m
    $97–450

  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 MSP Airportbus bus
    14h 18m
    $133–215

Springfield to Saint Paul by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration11h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 404.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and 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 St. Paul-Minneapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 45m.

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