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 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Ames is to train and fly and shuttle which takes 5h 56m and costs $220 - $1,100.

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 bus which takes 11h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m 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 26m to drive from Springfield to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 44+ 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, bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or train

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)SPI - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
6h 34m
$204–857
Drive 320.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Springfield to Ames320.8 mi
6h 26m
$59–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Station
2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moines
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
11h
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Des Moines (DSM)DEC - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
6h 38m
$297–978
Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM)STL - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
5h 56m
$221–1,097

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

4Weekly Planes

5h 42mAverage Duration

$109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 284.2 mi
Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Springfield to Ames via Galesburg, Des Moines, and Des Moines in around 11h.

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