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 drive which takes 6h 3m and costs $50 - $80.

How far is it from Iowa to Springfield?

The distance between Iowa and Springfield is 137 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 via Kansas City which takes 11h 20m and costs $75 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m 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 32m and costs $55 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus via Kansas City, which costs $75 - $200 and takes 11h 20m.

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 52+ hotels available in Springfield.

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

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

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane MLI - SPI
6h 32m
$56–319
Drive 289.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Springfieldcar 289.3 mi
6h 3m
$53–77
Bus via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
11h 20m
$78–195
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 803 / ...
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
13h 13m
$107–290
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
12h 30m
$85–155

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

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5h 5mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Springfield.

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Distance: 136.6 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 11h 20m.

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