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How to get fromCedar Falls to Springfieldby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Cedar Falls to Springfield by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0154S
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    12h 21m
    $112–242

  2. Drive 291.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Falls to Springfieldcar car 291.6 mi
    5h 47m
    $54–77

  3. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ALO - SPI
    9h 21m
    $85–356

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    13h
    $90–166

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0154S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    13h 22m
    $82–172

  6. Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Cedar Falls to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar car
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane CID - SPI
    6h 23m
    $127–685

Cedar Falls to Springfield by bus, foot, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration12h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 533.1 mi
  • Duration: 12h 21m

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

American Airlines flies from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St and 6th St to Springfield via Central Transfer, Waterloo, Des Moines, Galesburg, and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 13h.

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