There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Springfield by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 45mDrive 289.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Springfieldcar 289.3 mi
6h 3m$53–77Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane DSM - SPI
4h 59m$118–590Fly to Decatur Airport, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane DSM - DEC
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
5h 57m$123–599
Des Moines (DSM) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Springfield is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Springfield is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Springfield via Galesburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Des Moines and Springfield is 326 miles. The road distance is 291 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Des Moines to Springfield, including transfers.
Des Moines to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Springfield is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $600 and takes 4h 59m.
Des Moines to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Galesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Springfield is 291 miles. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Des Moines to Springfield.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Des Moines to Springfield via Galesburg and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Des Moines to Decatur Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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