There are 5 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Springfield by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane CID - SPI
4h 56m$60–338Drive 234.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Springfieldcar 234.6 mi
4h 47m$43–62Bus, train
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
10h 40mFly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane CID - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
6h 6m$156–452Bus
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
11h 56m
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Springfield is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Springfield is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Springfield. However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Iowa City and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
The distance between Cedar Rapids and Springfield is 192 miles. The road distance is 235.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Springfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Cedar Rapids to Springfield, including transfers.
Cedar Rapids to Springfield bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Springfield is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $60 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 56m.
Cedar Rapids to Springfield bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Springfield is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Springfield.
What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
American Airlines, Allegiant Air, and United Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Iowa City and Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 56m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Punta Gorda
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380express.com
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.380express.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.380express.com/schedule/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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