There are 3 ways to get from Cedar Falls to Springfield by plane, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ALO - SPI
4h 58m$99–454Drive 291.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cedar Falls to Springfield291.6 mi
5h 44m$54–77Bus
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Iowa City
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Burlington
- Take the bus from Burlington to Galesburg
- Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfield
11h 15m
Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Falls to Springfield is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Falls to Springfield is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $95 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Falls to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Main St and 6th St and arriving at Springfield via Waterloo, Iowa City, Burlington and Galesburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
The distance between Cedar Falls and Springfield is 244 miles. The road distance is 293.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Falls to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 11h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Cedar Falls to Springfield, including transfers.
Cedar Falls to Springfield bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Waterloo station.
The best way to get from Cedar Falls to Springfield is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $95 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 15m.
Cedar Falls to Springfield bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Iowa City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Falls to Springfield is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Cedar Falls to Springfield.
What companies run services between Cedar Falls, IA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St and 6th St to Springfield via Central Transfer, Waterloo, Iowa City, Burlington, and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 11h 15m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Waterloo to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $30–45
- Flexible Fares
- $40–60
- Saver Fare
- $37
- Flex Fare
- $46
Bus from Iowa City to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $28–45
- Flexible Fares
- $35–55
Bus from Burlington to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $25–40
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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