There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to University of Northern Iowa by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)SGF - ALO
4h 48m$94–401Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas City
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloo Union Bus Depot
11h 36m$76–250Drive 437.3 mi
- Drive from Springfield to University of Northern Iowa437.3 mi
8h 34m$80–116Bus via St. Louis Airport (STL)
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Saint Louis
- Take the bus from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Iowa City
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Waterloo
16h 39m$128–268
Springfield to University of Northern Iowa by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to University of Northern Iowa is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to University of Northern Iowa is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $90 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to University of Northern Iowa. However, there are services departing from Springfield CU Transit Center and arriving at UNI Multimodal Transportation Center via Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, Iowa City and Central Transfer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 39m.
The distance between Springfield and University of Northern Iowa is 386 miles. The road distance is 439.9 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to University of Northern Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 11h 36m and costs $75 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Springfield to University of Northern Iowa, including transfers.
Springfield to University of Northern Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield CU Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to University of Northern Iowa is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $90 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $250 and takes 11h 36m.
Springfield to University of Northern Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Saint Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to University of Northern Iowa is 440 miles. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Springfield to University of Northern Iowa.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and University of Northern Iowa, IA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Springfield to University of Northern Iowa via Springfield, Kansas City, Des Moines, Waterloo Union Bus Depot, Central Transfer, and UNI Multimodal Transportation Center in around 11h 36m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Springfield to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Waterloo Union Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Saint Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–128
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $55–85
- Flexible Fares
- $80–120
- Saver Fare
- $92
- Flex Fare
- $128
Bus from Iowa City to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $30–45
- Flexible Fares
- $40–60
- Saver Fare
- $37
- Flex Fare
- $46
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