There are 6 ways to get from Iowa City to Springfield Airport (SPI) by plane, taxi, bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)CID - SPI
5h 8m$112–640Drive 218 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa City to Springfield Airport (SPI)218 mi
3h 47m$40–58Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Decatur Airport (DEC)CID - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield-Airport-SPI
8h 52m$202–580Bus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Burlington
- Take the bus from Burlington to Galesburg
- Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfield
6h 43mBus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)MLI - SPI
6h 46m$93–491Bus, train
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Burlington
- Take the bus from Burlington to Bloomington/Normal
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfield
7h 7m$84–168
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Springfield Airport (SPI) is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Springfield Airport (SPI) is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $40 - $60.
The distance between Iowa City and Springfield Airport (SPI) is 201 miles. The road distance is 219.3 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Springfield Airport (SPI) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Iowa City to Springfield Airport (SPI), including transfers.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Springfield Airport (SPI) is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 43m.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Springfield Airport (SPI) is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Iowa City to Springfield Airport (SPI).
There are 48+ hotels available in Springfield Airport (SPI).
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Springfield Airport (SPI), USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Iowa City to Springfield Airport (SPI) via Burlington, Galesburg Amtrak Station, and Springfield in around 6h 43m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Iowa City to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $28–45
- Flexible Fares
- $35–55
Bus from Burlington to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $25–40
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
Bus from Iowa City to Moline
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $26–40
- Flexible Fares
- $35–50
Bus from Burlington to Bloomington/Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–55
- Flexible Fares
- $50–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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