What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Springfield is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Springfield is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $110 - $550.

How far is it from Des Moines to Springfield?

The distance between Des Moines and Springfield is 251 miles. The road distance is 291 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Springfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 9m and costs $65 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Springfield?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Des Moines to Springfield, including transfers.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Springfield is 291 miles. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Des Moines to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 46+ hotels available in Springfield.

Des Moines to Springfield - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Springfield by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane DSM - SPI
4h 23m
$112–538
Drive 289.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Springfieldcar 289.3 mi
6h 3m
$53–77
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
8h 9m
$65–132
Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane DSM - DEC
2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
4h 58m
$208–661

Des Moines to Springfield by bus and train

7Weekly Services

8h 9mAverage Duration

$65Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Springfield.

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Distance: 249.9 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 5 times a day.

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