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 $170 - $950.

How far is it from Springfield to Iowa?

The distance between Springfield and Iowa is 356 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 train and bus which takes 8h 32m and costs $65 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m 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 5h 19m and costs $85 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 10h 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 514+ hotels available in Iowa.

Springfield to Iowa - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Iowa by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
8h 32m
$70–137
Drive 290.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Springfield to Des Moinescar 290.3 mi
6h
$53–77
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
5h 19m
$86–499
Bus
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
10h 20m
$74–139
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
$174–939

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

27Weekly Planes

4h 45mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Springfield to Iowa.

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Distance: 353.8 mi
Duration: 8h 32m

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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Des Moines via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Des Moines in around 10h 20m.

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