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1957 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Springfield to Des Moines

Composite routes from Springfield to Des Moines

Cheapest
20 h 27 min
Car
1957 km.
from $107
Other
9 h 15 min
388 km.
Select a ticket
5 h 28 min
Taxi, Plane
388 km.
from $444.13
4 h 52 min
Train, Plane
388 km.
from $333.27
6 h 50 min
Bus, Plane
388 km.
from $10.87

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$652.17
Plane from Peoria International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
3h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$652.17

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Decatur Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
6h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$467.39
Plane from Peoria International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$652.17

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$489.13

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to St.
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$76.09
Bus from Springfield to Galesburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Springfield to Peoria
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily

Bus operators

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Email:
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Galesburg to Des
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.65–$92.39

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Springfield to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Des Moines is to drive which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 5h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Springfield to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Des Moines is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $163.04 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Springfield and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Des Moines via Galesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

How far is it from Springfield to Des Moines?

The distance between Springfield and Des Moines is 402 km. The road distance is 539.7 km.

How do I travel from Springfield to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Springfield to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Springfield to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Springfield to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Des Moines bus from?

Springfield to Des Moines bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.

Train, bus or fly from Springfield to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Springfield to Des Moines is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $163.04 - $706.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 15m. There are no good options to train between Springfield to Des Moines.

Where does the Springfield to Des Moines bus arrive?

Springfield to Des Moines bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Springfield to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Des Moines is 540 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Springfield to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 211+ hotels available in Des Moines. Prices start at $34.27 per night.
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