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

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Springfield by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Des Moines to Dayton, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dayton (DAY)planeDSM - DAY
    2. Take the taxi from Dayton-Airport-DAY to Springfieldtaxi
    4h 41m
    $188–706

  2. Drive 595 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Springfieldcar595 mi
    9h 56m
    $109–157

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union StationbusDenver
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to SpringfieldbusGreyhound US0421
    14h 15m
    $130–227

  4. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Dayton, taxi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Dayton (DAY)planeFOD - DAY
    3. Take the taxi from Dayton-Airport-DAY to Springfieldtaxi
    7h 16m
    $147–460

  5. Fly Des Moines to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)planeDSM - CMH
    2. Take the bus from Columbus Bus Station to Springfieldbus
    6h 43m
    $178–828

Des Moines (DSM) to Dayton (DAY) flights

Calendar89Weekly Planes
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Springfield, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Springfield via Indianapolis Union Station and Springfield in around 14h 15m.

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