What is the cheapest way to get from Springfield to Des Moines?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Springfield to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $190 - $1,100.

How far is it from Springfield to Des Moines?

The distance between Springfield and Des Moines is 251 miles. The road distance is 292 miles.

How do I travel from Springfield to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Springfield to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 27m and costs $60 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Springfield to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Springfield to Des Moines, including transfers.

Can I drive from Springfield to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Des Moines is 292 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Springfield to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 257+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Springfield to Des Moines - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Des Moines by plane, 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 27m
$191–1,038
Drive 290.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Springfield to Des Moinescar 290.3 mi
6h
$53–77
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
8h 27m
$63–132
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
5h 6m
$234–809

Springfield to Des Moines by train and bus

7Weekly Services

8h 27mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Springfield to Des Moines.

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Distance: 249.5 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Des Moines (DSM) 3 times a day.

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