There are 4 ways to get from Iowa State University to Springfield Station by shuttle, plane, bus (Amtrak), car, or train
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Shuttle, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)DSM - SPI
5h 36m$205–906Drive 321.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa State University to Springfield Station321.1 mi
6h 32m$59–85Bus
- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburg
- Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfield
9h 43mShuttle, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)DSM - STL
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfield
6h 18m$198–898
Des Moines (DSM) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to Springfield Station is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to Springfield Station is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $200 - $950.
The distance between Iowa State University and Springfield Station is 286 miles. The road distance is 323 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to Springfield Station without a car is to bus which takes 9h 43m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Iowa State University to Springfield Station, including transfers.
Springfield Station is 1h ahead of Iowa State University. It is currently 10:09 AM in Iowa State University and 11:09 AM in Springfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to Springfield Station is 323 miles. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Iowa State University to Springfield Station.
There are 48+ hotels available in Springfield Station.
What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and Springfield Station, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to Springfield via Ames, Des Moines, Des Moines, and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 9h 43m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $45–70
- Flexible Fares
- $60–95
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
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