What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Springfield is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from Ames to Springfield is to shuttle and fly and train which takes 6h 11m and costs $190 - $900.

How far is it from Ames to Springfield?

The distance between Ames and Springfield is 362 miles. The road distance is 322.2 miles.

How do I travel from Ames to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 9h 35m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ames to Springfield?

It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Ames to Springfield, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ames to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Springfield is 322 miles. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Ames to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 45+ hotels available in Springfield.

Ames to Springfield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, shuttle, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Ames to Springfield by bus (Amtrak), car, shuttle, plane, taxi, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moines
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburg
3. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfield
9h 35m
Drive 320.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Springfield320.4 mi
6h 30m
$59–85
Shuttle, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)DSM - SPI
6h 18m
$206–907
Shuttle, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Decatur Airport (DEC)DSM - DEC
3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
6h 32m
$267–810
Shuttle, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)DSM - STL
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfield
6h 11m
$193–893

Des Moines (DSM) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights

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5h 17mAverage Duration

$110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 360.2 mi
Duration: 9h 35m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Springfield via Des Moines, Des Moines, and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 9h 35m.

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