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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Springfield by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas CitybusJefferson 803 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to SpringfieldbusJefferson 121
    7h 42m
    $52–193

  2. Drive 335.2 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Springfieldcar335.2 mi
    6h 29m
    $62–89

  3. Fly from Des Moines

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeDSM - SGF
    4h 52m
    $134–591

  4. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeALO - SGF
    5h 49m
    $100–412

  5. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeCID - SGF
    6h 8m
    $113–470

  6. Fly from Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeMLI - SGF
    6h 14m
    $78–372

Des Moines (DSM) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) flights

Calendar109Weekly Planes
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Springfield via Des Moines, Kansas City, and Springfield in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) hourly.

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