There are 4 ways to get from Keokuk to Springfield by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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- Take the bus from Keokuk to Burlington
- Take the bus from Burlington to Galesburg
- Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfield
6h 5mDrive 119.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Keokuk to Springfield119.4 mi
2h 43m$22–32Bus, train
- Take the bus from Keokuk to St LouisCedar Rapids Airport
- Take the train from St. Louis to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
6h 18m$64–160Bus via St. Louis
- Take the bus from Keokuk to St LouisCedar Rapids Airport
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
6h 25m$63–132
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Keokuk to Springfield is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Keokuk to Springfield is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Keokuk to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Keokuk and arriving at Springfield via Burlington and Galesburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Keokuk and Springfield is 209 miles. The road distance is 120.1 miles.
The best way to get from Keokuk to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Keokuk to Springfield, including transfers.
Keokuk to Springfield bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Keokuk station.
Keokuk to Springfield bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Burlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Keokuk to Springfield is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Keokuk to Springfield.
There are 49+ hotels available in Springfield.
What companies run services between Keokuk, IA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Keokuk to Springfield via Burlington and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 6h 5m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Keokuk to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $24–35
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
Bus from Burlington to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $25–40
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
Bus from Keokuk to St Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–106
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $45–65
- Flexible Fares
- $60–90
- Saver Fare
- $76
- Flex Fare
- $106
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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