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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Springfield Station is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Springfield Station is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $140 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Springfield Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Springfield Station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Springfield via Galesburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Springfield Station?

The distance between Des Moines and Springfield Station is 251 miles. The road distance is 290.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Springfield Station without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Des Moines to Springfield Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Springfield Station bus from?

Des Moines to Springfield Station bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Springfield Station?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Springfield Station is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $140 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Des Moines to Springfield Station bus arrive?

Des Moines to Springfield Station bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Galesburg station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Springfield Station?

Springfield Station is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 9:58 PM in Des Moines and 10:58 PM in Springfield Station.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Springfield Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Springfield Station is 291 miles. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Des Moines to Springfield Station.

Where can I stay near Springfield Station?

There are 48+ hotels available in Springfield Station.

Des Moines to Springfield Station - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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

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Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)DSM - SPI
4h 7m
$141–737
Drive 288.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Springfield Station288.9 mi
6h 1m
$53–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to GalesburgDenver
2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SpringfieldAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 45m
Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Decatur Airport (DEC)DSM - DEC
2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield Station
5h 6m
$208–631
Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)DSM - STL
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfield
4h 38m
$134–729

Des Moines (DSM) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights

18Weekly Planes

4h 29mAverage Duration

$115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 249.5 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Springfield via Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 7h 45m.

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