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How to get fromAmes to Springfieldby shuttle, plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Shuttle, fly

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane DSM - SPI
    5h 33m
    $171–667

  2. Drive 320.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Springfieldcar car 320.4 mi
    6h 32m
    $59–85

  3. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    9h 46m
    $170–333

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    14h 23m
    $169–321

Ames to Springfield by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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, walk to Des Moines (DSM) airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI), then take the taxi to Springfield. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Springfield via Des Moines International Airport, IA, Des Moines, Galesburg, and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 9h 46m.

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