There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, 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.
Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, shuttle
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SPI - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
6h 43m$204–907Drive 321.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Iowa State Universitycar 321.6 mi
6h 31m$59–85Bus via Kansas City
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
13h 2m$67–226Train, bus
- Take the train from Springfield to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
13h 46m$106–380Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, shuttle
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DEC - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
6h 55m$307–1,028Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly, shuttle
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane STL - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
6h 3m$228–1,146Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
13h 46m$78–206
Springfield to Iowa State University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Iowa State University is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Iowa State University is to train and fly and shuttle which takes 6h 3m and costs $220 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Iowa State University. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Ames via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.
The distance between Springfield and Iowa State University is 286 miles. The road distance is 323.5 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Iowa State University without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 13h 2m and costs $65 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Springfield to Iowa State University, including transfers.
Springfield to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Iowa State University is 323 miles. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Springfield to Iowa State University.
There are 41+ hotels available in Iowa State University.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Iowa State University via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City, Des Moines, and Ames in around 13h 2m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Des Moines via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
Shuttle from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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