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How to get fromSpringfield to Amesby plane, shuttle, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SPI - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    5h 12m
    $189–757

  2. Drive 320.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Amescar car 320.8 mi
    6h 28m
    $59–85

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    9h 50m
    $90–149

  4. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DEC - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    8h 12m
    $195–767

  5. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    11h 50m

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Springfield to Ames via Galesburg Amtrak Station, Galesburg, and Des Moines in around 9h 50m.

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