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How to get fromSpringfield to Iowaby bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Springfield to Iowa by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    8h 15m
  2. Drive  290.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Des Moinescar car 290.3 mi
    6h
    $48–70
  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SPI - MLI
    7h 19m
    $66–349

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration8h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Iowa, USA?

You can take a bus from Springfield to Des Moines via Galesburg Amtrak Station, Galesburg, and Des Moines in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) 3 times a day.

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