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Compare train and bus for Saint Paul, MN to Springfield, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saint Paul, MN to Springfield, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €102. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €102, and a train costs an average of €315.
Distance: 396 miles (638 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€102 Average price Cheapest | €315 Average price |
16h 45m Average total duration 16h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 31m Average total duration Fastest 11h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Saint Paul, MN to Springfield, IL bus times
The table below shows live departures for Saint Paul, MN to Springfield, IL buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:35 PM Saint Paul, MN | 14h00 | 9:35 AM Springfield, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Saint Paul, MN to Springfield, IL
Buses from Saint Paul, MN to Springfield, IL run on average 3 times per day, taking around 16h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $127 (€102) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 21:50. The fastest bus covers the 396 miles (638 km) distance in 16h 15m.
Distance 396 miles (638 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $127 (€102) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 16h 15m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 21:50 |
FAQs: Bus from Saint Paul, MN to Springfield, IL
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