There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Springfield by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane ALO - SGF
4h 37m$106–434Drive 335.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Springfieldcar 335.2 mi
6h 31m$62–89Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus Jefferson Lines 121
8h$83–130Fly from Des Moines
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane DSM - SGF
4h 44m$134–591Fly from Quad City International Airport
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane MLI - SGF
6h 24m$83–392Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus Jefferson Lines 121
8h 10m$98–137
Iowa to Springfield by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Springfield is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Springfield is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $100 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Springfield via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Iowa and Springfield is 387 miles. The road distance is 337.1 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Springfield without a car is to bus via Des Moines which takes 8h and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Iowa to Springfield, including transfers.
Iowa to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to Springfield is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $100 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus via Des Moines, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h.
Iowa to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Springfield is 337 miles. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Iowa to Springfield.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?
American Airlines flies from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Springfield via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 8h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Des Moines to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Des Moines to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Des Moines to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Des Moines to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Des Moines to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Des Moines to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Gulf Shores
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–65
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Kansas City to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–65
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