What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Springfield is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from Ames to Springfield is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $170 - $700.

How far is it from Ames to Springfield?

The distance between Ames and Springfield is 376 miles. The road distance is 322.2 miles.

How do I travel from Ames to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to Springfield without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 9h 46m and costs $160 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Ames to Springfield?

It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from Ames to Springfield, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ames to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Springfield is 322 miles. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Ames to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 63+ hotels available in Springfield.

Ames to Springfield - 4 ways to travel via train, shuttle, bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Ames to Springfield by shuttle, bus, train, car, or plane

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Shuttle, bus
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
3. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
9h 46m
$163–314
Drive 320.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Springfieldcar 320.4 mi
6h 32m
$59–85
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
14h 23m
$149–301
Shuttle, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane DSM - SPI
6h 5m
$171–677

Ames to Springfield by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

14h 23mAverage Duration

$149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 374.2 mi
Duration: 9h 46m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ames to Springfield. However, you can take the shuttle to Des Moines International Airport, IA, take the taxi to Des Moines, take the bus to Galesburg, walk to Galesburg Amtrak Station, then take the bus to Springfield. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ames to Springfield via Kansas City, On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb, and Kansas City in around 14h 23m.

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