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How to get fromSpringfield to Iowa State Universityby plane, shuttle, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SPI - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    5h 38m
    $254–1,207

  2. Drive 321.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Iowa State Universitycar car 321.6 mi
    6h 31m
    $59–85

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    10h 14m
    $82–160

  4. Train, bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    13h 46m
    $205–367

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DEC - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 17m
    $297–978

Springfield to Iowa State University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Iowa State University. However, you can take the taxi to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), walk to Des Moines International Airport, IA, take the shuttle to Ames, IA - Iowa State University, then walk to Iowa State University. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Iowa State University via Bloomington-Normal, Bloomington-Normal, Des Moines, and Ames in around 10h 14m.

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