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How to get fromSpringfield to Council Bluffsby plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Council Bluffs by plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Omaha (OMA)planeSPI - OMA
    7h 7m
    $99–417

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Kansas CitytrainLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to OmahabusJefferson 705
    14h 37m
    $73–267

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak StationbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to OmahabusIndianapolis
    13h 44m

  4. Drive 418.4 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Council Bluffscar418.4 mi
    7h 2m
    $77–111

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Omaha (OMA)planeDEC - OMA
    5h 41m
    $202–538

  6. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Omaha (OMA)planeSTL - OMA
    5h 1m
    $109–541

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Omaha (OMA) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Omaha (OMA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield to Broadway & 16th NW via Galesburg, Omaha, and Farnam St & 18th NE in around 13h 44m.

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