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

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Ames is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Springfield to Ames?

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 29m and costs $260 - $1,400.

How far is it from Springfield to Ames?

The distance between Springfield and Ames is 286 miles. The road distance is 322.7 miles.

How do I travel from Springfield to Ames without a car?

The best way to get from Springfield to Ames without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 7m and costs $80 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Springfield to Ames, including transfers.

Can I drive from Springfield to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Ames is 323 miles. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Springfield to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 94+ hotels available in Ames.

Springfield to Ames - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Ames by plane, shuttle, train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SPI - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
5h 29m
$264–1,307
Drive 320.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Springfield to Amescar 320.8 mi
6h 28m
$59–85
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain
2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
10h 7m
$81–153
Train, bus via Kansas City
1. Take the train from Springfield to Kansas Citytrain
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
13h 39m
$199–355
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DEC - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
6h 3m
$307–1,028

Springfield to Ames by train and bus

7Weekly Services

10h 7mAverage Duration

$81Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Springfield to Ames.

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Distance: 284.2 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Ames. However, you can take the taxi to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), walk to Des Moines International Airport, IA, then take the shuttle to Ames, IA - Iowa State University. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Ames via Bloomington-Normal, Bloomington-Normal, and Des Moines in around 10h 7m.

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