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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Springfield Station is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Springfield Station is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $210 - $1,000.

How far is it from Ames to Springfield Station?

The distance between Ames and Springfield Station is 286 miles. The road distance is 321.9 miles.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Ames to Springfield Station, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ames and Springfield Station?

Springfield Station is 2h ahead of Ames. It is currently 11:36 PM in Ames and 1:36 AM in Springfield Station.

Can I drive from Ames to Springfield Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Springfield Station is 322 miles. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Ames to Springfield Station.

Where can I stay near Springfield Station?

There are 45+ hotels available in Springfield Station.

Ames to Springfield Station - 4 ways to travel via train, shuttle, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Ames to Springfield Station by shuttle, plane, bus (Amtrak), car, 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.

Shuttle, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best
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
5h 20m
$215–956
Drive 320 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Springfield Station320 mi
6h 29m
$59–85
Bus
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
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
$213–998

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

21Weekly Planes

4h 42mAverage Duration

$127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 284 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Springfield Station, 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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