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 5h 51m and costs $60 - $320.

How far is it from Iowa to Springfield?

The distance between Iowa and Springfield is 328 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 which takes 8h 5m and costs $70 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m 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 bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $70 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $320 and takes 5h 51m.

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 50+ hotels available in Springfield.

Iowa to Springfield - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Iowa to Springfield by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 5m
$74–135
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
5h 51m
$61–319
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
$154–866

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

18Weekly Planes

4h 47mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Iowa to Springfield.

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Distance: 326.4 mi
Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Springfield via Des Moines, Galesburg, and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 3 times a day.

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