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 7m.

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 13m and costs $150 - $800.

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 via Kansas City which takes 11h 30m and costs $90 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m 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 13m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Kansas City, which costs $90 - $220 and takes 11h 30m.

Can I drive from Springfield to Clive?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Clive is 299 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Springfield to Clive.

Where can I stay near Clive?

There are 524+ hotels available in Clive.

Springfield to Clive - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Clive by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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
best
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SPI - DSM
4h 13m
$156–794
Drive 297.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Springfield to Clivecar 297.1 mi
6h 7m
$55–79
Bus via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
11h 30m
$92–218
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Springfield to Warrensburg Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
12h 38m
$134–318
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DEC - DSM
4h 44m
$249–915
Bus
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0155S
14h 33m
$102–175

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

15Weekly Planes

4h 25mAverage Duration

$119Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Springfield to Clive.

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Distance: 251.8 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Clive via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 11h 30m.

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