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

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Iowa City is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Iowa City is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Springfield and Iowa City?

No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Iowa City via Galesburg and Burlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Springfield to Iowa City?

The distance between Springfield and Iowa City is 242 miles. The road distance is 207.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Springfield to Iowa City without a car is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Springfield to Iowa City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Iowa City bus from?

Springfield to Iowa City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.

Bus or fly from Springfield to Iowa City?

The best way to get from Springfield to Iowa City is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $85 - $370 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Springfield to Iowa City bus arrive?

Springfield to Iowa City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Springfield to Iowa City?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Iowa City is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Springfield to Iowa City.

Where can I stay near Iowa City?

There are 49+ hotels available in Iowa City.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Iowa City by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus, or taxi

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Station
2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlington
3. Take the bus from Burlington to Iowa City
6h 55m
Drive 206.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Springfield to Iowa City206.7 mi
4h 19m
$38–55
Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)SPI - CID
5h 31m
$85–367
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normal
2. Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Burlington
3. Take the bus from Burlington to Iowa City
7h 22m
$72–153
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)DEC - CID
6h 47m
$188–488

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

13Weekly Planes

4h 18mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Springfield to Iowa City.

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Distance: 240.4 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Springfield to Iowa City via Galesburg and Burlington in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) twice daily.

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