There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Iowa by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 120
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
8h$97–140Drive 335.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Des Moinescar 335.1 mi
6h 31m$62–89Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane SGF - ALO
5h 15m$104–432Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane SGF - CID
4h 46m$126–459Fly to Des Moines
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SGF - DSM
4h 47m$109–452Fly to Quad City International Airport
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane SGF - MLI
5h 57m$83–401
Springfield to Iowa by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Iowa is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Iowa is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $120 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Iowa. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Des Moines via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Springfield and Iowa is 363 miles. The road distance is 337 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 8h to get from Springfield to Iowa, including transfers.
Springfield to Iowa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Iowa is to bus which takes 8h and costs $95 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $440 and takes 5h 15m.
Springfield to Iowa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Iowa is 337 miles. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Springfield to Iowa.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Iowa, USA?
You can take a bus from Springfield to Des Moines via Kansas City in around 8h. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Des Moines via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Quad City International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Springfield to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–65
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
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