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How to get fromSpringfield to Waukeeby bus (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi or train

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak StationbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des MoinesbusIndianapolis
    9h 38m
  2. Drive 305.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Waukeecar305.7 mi
    6h 18m
    $56–81
  3. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Des Moines (DSM)planeSPI - DSM
    6h 42m
    $154–717
  4. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Des Moines (DSM)planeDEC - DSM
    5h 52m
    $257–838
  5. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM)planeSTL - DSM
    5h 9m
    $171–907

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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