What is the cheapest way to get from Elkader to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from Elkader to Springfield is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elkader to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from Elkader to Springfield is to drive and fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $110 - $650.

How far is it from Elkader to Springfield?

The distance between Elkader and Springfield is 264 miles. The road distance is 290 miles.

How long does it take to get from Elkader to Springfield?

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Elkader to Springfield, including transfers.

Can I drive from Elkader to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Elkader to Springfield is 290 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Elkader to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 47+ hotels available in Springfield.

Elkader to Springfield - 6 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Elkader to Springfield by car, plane, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Elkader to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)CID - SPI
5h 28m
$119–639
Drive 288.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Elkader to Springfield288.3 mi
5h 30m
$53–76
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Elkader to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center
2. Take the bus from Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center to Muscatine
3. Take the bus from Muscatine, IA to Burlington, IA
4. Take the bus from Burlington to Galesburg
5. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfield
10h 46m
Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly
1. Drive from Elkader to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)
2. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ALO - SPI
9h 39m
$102–495
Drive to La Crosse, fly
1. Drive from Elkader to La Crosse (LSE)
2. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)LSE - SPI
7h 19m
$100–500
Drive, bus, train
1. Drive from Elkader to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center
2. Take the bus from Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center to Davenport
3. Take the bus from Davenport to Naperville Amtrak
4. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
5. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
11h 30m
$101–231

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights

28Weekly Planes

4h 53mAverage Duration

$90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 262.8 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Elkader to Springfield. However, you can drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI), then take the taxi to Springfield. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elkader to Springfield via Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center, Muscatine, IA, Burlington, IA, Burlington, and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 10h 46m.

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