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 6m and costs $240 - $1,400.

How far is it from Springfield to Iowa?

The distance between Springfield and Iowa is 134 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 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m 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 fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $55 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus via Kansas City, which costs $75 - $200 and takes 11h 20m.

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 252+ hotels available in Iowa.

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

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

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

Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Quad City International Airport
best
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane SPI - MLI
6h 40m
$56–319
Drive 290.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Springfield to Des Moinescar 290.3 mi
6h
$53–77
Bus via Kansas City
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
$78–196
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Springfield to Warrensburg Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
12h 28m
$109–285
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 6m
$241–1,384
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 US0123 / ...
12h 4m
$89–155

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

13Weekly Planes

6h 30mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 133.6 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

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

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) twice daily. Alternatively, 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.

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