There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Iowa by train, plane, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train, fly to Des Moines
best- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM)STL - DSM
4h 52m$156–922Drive 290.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Des Moines290.3 mi
5h 58m$53–77Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Des MoinesIndianapolis
9h 15mTrain, fly to Omaha
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Omaha (OMA)STL - OMA
5h 1m$109–541
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Iowa is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Iowa is to train and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $150 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Iowa. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Des Moines via Galesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between Springfield and Iowa is 378 miles. The road distance is 292 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Springfield to Iowa, including transfers.
Springfield to Iowa bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
Springfield to Iowa bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Iowa is 292 miles. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Springfield to Iowa.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Iowa, USA?
You can take a bus from Springfield to Des Moines via Galesburg in around 9h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–850
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Galesburg to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $45–70
- Flexible Fares
- $60–95
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