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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Springfield is to bus which costs $200 - $380 and takes 30h 45m.

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 23m and costs $170 - $1,000.

How far is it from Iowa to Springfield?

The distance between Iowa and Springfield is 1111 miles. The road distance is 1221.1 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 27h 38m and costs $300 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m 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 23m and costs $170 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $380 and takes 30h 45m.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Springfield?

Springfield is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 12:38 AM in Iowa and 1:38 AM in Springfield.

Can I drive from Iowa to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Springfield is 1221 miles. It takes approximately 20h 36m to drive from Iowa to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 104+ hotels available in Springfield.

Iowa to Springfield - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Iowa to Springfield by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Des Moines to Bradley International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane DSM - BDL
6h 23m
$171–964
Fly Quad City International Airport to Bradley International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane MLI - BDL
8h 46m
$105–745
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
27h 38m
$309–670
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to New York Midtownbus
3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Springfield Union Stationbus
30h 45m
$202–375
Drive 1,214 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Springfieldcar 1,214 mi
20h 36m
$222–320
Fly Des Moines to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DSM - LGA
2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haventrain
3. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain
8h 17m
$175–924
Fly Omaha to Bradley International Airport
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane OMA - BDL
9h 2m
$196–1,096
Bus, train via Bloomington
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus
2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
29h 58m
$334–730

Des Moines (DSM) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) flights

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5h 46mAverage Duration

$156Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Springfield.

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Distance: 1,105 mi
Duration: 6h 23m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Springfield Union Station via Des Moines, Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), Indianapolis, and New York Midtown in around 30h 45m.

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