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How to get fromDes Moines to Springfieldby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Springfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane DSM - SPI
    5h 34m
    $127–638

  2. Drive 289.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Springfieldcar car 289.3 mi
    6h 3m
    $53–77

  3. Bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    11h 15m
    $69–182

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 803 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    13h 15m
    $73–288

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane DSM - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi taxi
    5h 7m
    $218–761

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

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DSM - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    4h 43m
    $158–929

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    12h 25m
    $79–161

Des Moines to Springfield by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration11h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines, Allegiant Air, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Kansas City Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 11h 15m.

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