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There are 5 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 Citybus bus Jefferson 803 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus bus Jefferson 121
    7h 43m
    $52–193

  2. Drive 335.2 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Springfieldcar car 335.2 mi
    6h 31m
    $62–89

  3. Fly from Des Moines

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane DSM - SGF
    4h 56m
    $284–1,441

  4. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ALO - SGF
    4h 51m
    $165–792

  5. Fly from Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane MLI - SGF
    6h 26m
    $138–722

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

Calendar112Weekly Planes
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$258Cheapest Price
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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 43m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) hourly.

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