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How to get fromCouncil Bluffs to Springfieldby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Council Bluffs to Springfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane OMA - SPI
    6h 57m
    $97–470

  2. Drive  418.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Council Bluffs to Springfieldcar car 418.3 mi
    7h 4m
    $77–111

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE 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
    12h 23m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 706
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    15h 20m
    $256–401

  5. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane OMA - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    7h 7m
    $656–991

  6. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane OMA - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    9h 19m
    $97–479

Omaha (OMA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 354 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway & 16th NW to Springfield via Farnam St & 18th NE, Omaha, NE, Des Moines, Galesburg, and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 12h 23m.

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