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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Iowa is to train and fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $210 - $1,200.

How far is it from Springfield to Iowa?

The distance between Springfield and Iowa is 547 miles. The road distance is 292 miles.

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

The best way to get from Springfield to Iowa without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 11h 20m and costs $75 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 11h 20m to get from Springfield to Iowa, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Springfield to Iowa?

The best way to get from Springfield to Iowa is to bus via Kansas City which takes 11h 20m and costs $75 - $210. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $55 - $320 and takes 8h 16m.

Can I drive from Springfield to Iowa?

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

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 517+ hotels available in Iowa.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Iowa by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Kansas City
best
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 20m
$79–208
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 Kansas Citytrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 802 / ...
12h 46m
$131–329
Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Quad City International Airport
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane SPI - MLI
8h 16m
$56–319
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
13h 55m
$92–181
Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Omaha
1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Omaha (OMA)plane STL - OMA
5h 1m
$215–1,191

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

21Weekly Planes

9h 21mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Springfield to Iowa.

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Distance: 543.9 mi
Duration: 11h 20m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Iowa, USA?

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Des Moines via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 11h 20m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) 3 times a day.

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