There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Waukee by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Des MoinesIndianapolis
9h 38mDrive 305.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Waukee305.7 mi
6h 18m$56–81Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Des Moines (DSM)SPI - DSM
6h 42m$154–717Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Des Moines (DSM)DEC - DSM
5h 52m$257–838Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM)STL - DSM
5h 9m$171–907
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Waukee is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Waukee is to train and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $170 - $950.
The distance between Springfield and Waukee is 341 miles. The road distance is 307.5 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Waukee without a car is to bus which takes 9h 38m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 38m to get from Springfield to Waukee, including transfers.
The best way to get from Springfield to Waukee is to bus which takes 9h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $750 and takes 6h 42m.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Waukee is 307 miles. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Springfield to Waukee.
There are 180+ hotels available in Waukee.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Waukee, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Springfield to Waukee via Galesburg and Des Moines in around 9h 38m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Des Moines (DSM) once daily.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Galesburg to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $45–70
- Flexible Fares
- $60–95
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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