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

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Clive is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Clive is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $140 - $700.

How far is it from Springfield to Clive?

The distance between Springfield and Clive is 253 miles. The road distance is 298.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Springfield to Clive without a car is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Springfield to Clive, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Springfield to Clive?

The best way to get from Springfield to Clive is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 25m.

Can I drive from Springfield to Clive?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Clive is 299 miles. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Springfield to Clive.

Where can I stay near Clive?

There are 225+ hotels available in Clive.

Springfield to Clive - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Clive by plane, 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
best
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Des Moines (DSM)SPI - DSM
4h 19m
$146–694
Drive 297.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Springfield to Clive297.1 mi
6h 5m
$55–79
Bus
1. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des MoinesIndianapolis
9h 25m
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Des Moines (DSM)DEC - DSM
5h 38m
$239–815
Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM)STL - DSM
4h 56m
$163–934

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

8Weekly Planes

4h 47mAverage Duration

$109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 251.8 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Des Moines (DSM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield to Clive via Galesburg and Des Moines in around 9h 25m.

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