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How to get fromSpringfield to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Des Moines by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SPI - DSM
    5h 32m
    $141–738

  2. Drive 290.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Des Moinescar car 290.3 mi
    6h
    $53–77

  3. Bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    11h 15m
    $64–186

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Kansas Citytrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    12h 40m
    $74–305

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DEC - DSM
    5h 44m
    $244–859

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

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane STL - DSM
    4h 52m
    $165–977

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    11h 59m
    $75–166

Springfield to Des Moines by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration11h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines, Breeze Airways, and Frontier Airlines fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Des Moines (DSM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Des Moines via St Louis Bus Station and Kansas City in around 11h 15m.

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