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

The cheapest way to get from Ankeny to Springfield is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ankeny to Springfield is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $160 - $950.

How far is it from Ankeny to Springfield?

The distance between Ankeny and Springfield is 336 miles. The road distance is 299.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ankeny to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Ankeny to Springfield, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Ankeny to Springfield?

The best way to get from Ankeny to Springfield is to bus which takes 8h and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $950 and takes 5h 25m.

Can I drive from Ankeny to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Ankeny to Springfield is 300 miles. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Ankeny to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 47+ hotels available in Springfield.

Ankeny to Springfield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Ankeny to Springfield by bus (Amtrak), car, 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.

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best
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to GalesburgDenver
2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SpringfieldAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h
Drive 298 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ankeny to Springfield298 mi
6h 9m
$55–79
Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)DSM - SPI
5h 25m
$166–906
Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Decatur Airport (DEC)DSM - DEC
2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
6h 23m
$232–799
Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)DSM - STL
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfield
5h 56m
$158–897

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

19Weekly Planes

5h 2mAverage Duration

$115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 333.9 mi
Duration: 8h

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

You can take a vehicle from Ankeny to Springfield via Des Moines and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 8h. Alternatively, American Airlines, Allegiant Air, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 3 times a day.

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