There are 4 ways to get from Ankeny to Springfield by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 57m$89–143Drive 297.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ankeny to Springfieldcar 297.1 mi
6h 13m$55–79Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane DSM - SPI
5h 18m$156–806Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane DSM - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
6h 22m$237–829
Des Moines (DSM) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ankeny to Springfield is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Ankeny to Springfield is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $150 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Ankeny to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Springfield via Galesburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
The distance between Ankeny and Springfield is 333 miles. The road distance is 298.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ankeny to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 7h 57m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Ankeny to Springfield, including transfers.
Ankeny to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Ankeny to Springfield is to bus which takes 7h 57m and costs $85 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $850 and takes 5h 18m.
Ankeny to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Galesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ankeny to Springfield is 299 miles. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Ankeny to Springfield.
What companies run services between Ankeny, IA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Ankeny to Springfield via Des Moines, Galesburg, and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 5 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Des Moines to Decatur Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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