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How to get fromCouncil Bluffs to Springfieldby bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Council Bluffs to Springfield by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Omaha to GalesburgbusDenver
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SpringfieldbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 24m

  2. Drive 418.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Council Bluffs to Springfieldcar418.3 mi
    7h 2m
    $77–111

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas CitybusJefferson 706
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to SpringfieldtrainLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    15h 13m
    $80–276

  4. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeOMA - SPI
    7h 17m
    $157–820

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeOMA - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
    7h 12m
    $208–743

  6. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeOMA - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
    7h 14m
    $134–806

  7. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)planeOMA - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
    10h 44m

Omaha (OMA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Broadway & 16th NW to Springfield via Farnam St & 18th NE, Omaha, and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 11h 24m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day.

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