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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Saint Paul, MN to Springfield, IL
Cheapest price
$137
Average price
$137
Fastest journey
16 h 15 m
Average duration
16 h 15 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
638 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Saint Paul, MN to Springfield, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Saint Paul, MN to Springfield, IL will cost around $137 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $137.
Of the 1 buses that leave Saint Paul, MN for Springfield, IL on Sun, Apr 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Apr 05 the direct buses cover the 638 km distance in an average of 16 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 15 m .
On Sun, Apr 05 the slowest buses will take 16 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
6:20 PM16h15Saint Paul, MN10:35 AMSpringfield, IL$1371One-way0 transfers
- 6:20 PM16h15Saint Paul, MN10:35 AMSpringfield, IL$1371One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
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 train with prices starting from $144. 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 train costs an average of $144, and a bus costs an average of $137.
Distance: 396 miles (638 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$175 Average price | $170 Average price Cheapest |
16h 3m Average total duration 15h 33m 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 Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $223 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $221 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $194 |
Live departures
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, April 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 PM St Paul, Union Depot Station & Terminal | 15h45 | 9:35 AM Springfield, E Adams St / S 11th St (Transfer Center), IL | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, April 5 | |||||
 +FlixBus | 2:20 AM St Paul, Union Depot Station & Terminal | 16h30 | 6:50 PM Springfield, E Adams St / S 11th St (Transfer Center), IL | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Saint Paul, MN to Springfield, IL
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Buses from Saint Paul, MN to Springfield, IL run on average 3 times per day, taking around 15h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $137 (€111) 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 13h 0m.
Distance 396 miles (638 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $137 (€111) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 13h 0m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 9:50 PM |
FAQs: Bus from Saint Paul, MN to Springfield, IL
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