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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Springfield is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $60 - $330.

How far is it from Iowa to Springfield?

The distance between Iowa and Springfield is 356 miles. The road distance is 291 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa to Springfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 14m and costs $70 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Iowa to Springfield, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Springfield?

The best way to get from Iowa to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $60 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 9h 55m.

Can I drive from Iowa to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Springfield is 291 miles. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Iowa to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 96+ hotels available in Springfield.

Iowa to Springfield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Springfield by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
8h 14m
$70–145
Drive 289.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Springfieldcar 289.3 mi
6h 3m
$53–77
Fly Quad City International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane MLI - SPI
6h 2m
$61–329
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
9h 55m
$75–139
Fly Omaha to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane OMA - STL
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
7h 20m
$152–866

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights

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6h 2mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Springfield.

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Distance: 353.7 mi
Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Des Moines and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 9h 55m.

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