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How to get fromCedar Rapids to Springfieldby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Springfield by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    10h 46m

  2. Drive 234.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Springfieldcar car 234.6 mi
    4h 47m
    $43–62

  3. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane CID - SPI
    6h 32m
    $116–668

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    11h 47m

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane CID - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi taxi
    5h 47m
    $212–792

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 436.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 46m

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

American Airlines, Allegiant Air, and United Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Iowa City and Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 47m.

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