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How to get fromSpringfield to Des Moinesby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus) or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Springfield to Des Moines by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Bradley International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Des Moines (DSM)planeBDL - DSM
    7h 17m
    $220–1,211

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to New York Midtownbus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus
    32h 25m
    $175–402

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des MoinesbusGreyhound US0123 / ...
    27h 29m
    $194–571

  4. Drive 1,213.6 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Des Moinescar1,213.6 mi
    20h 23m
    $222–320

  5. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Des Moines (DSM)planeBOS - DSM
    7h 23m
    $233–1,090

  6. Bus to Albany County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Des Moines (DSM)planeALB - DSM
    8h 35m
    $281–1,275

  7. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain
    2. Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)planeLGA - DSM
    8h 40m
    $205–1,065

  8. Bus to Worcester Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Worcester Union Stationbus
    2. Fly from Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) to Des Moines (DSM)planeORH - DSM
    14h 59m
    $214–952

  9. Train, bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des MoinesbusChicago
    28h 5m
    $204–631

  10. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlingtonbus
    4. Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moinesbus
    29h 37m
    $241–686

Springfield to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Springfield, MA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield Union Station to Des Moines via New York Midtown and Chicago in around 32h 25m.

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