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How to get fromDes Moines to Springfieldby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Des Moines to Springfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Bradley International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane DSM - BDL
    2. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train
    7h 32m
    $174–747

  2. Fly to Worcester Regional Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane plane DSM - ORH
    2. Take the train from Worcester Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    10h 48m
    $150–555

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    28h 33m
    $564–895

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    32h 50m
    $246–370

  5. Drive  1,213.7 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Springfieldcar car 1,213.7 mi
    20h 37m
    $208–300

  6. Fly to Albany County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane DSM - ALB
    2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    8h 45m
    $186–856

  7. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DSM - LGA
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haventrain train
    3. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train
    8h 15m
    $190–764

  8. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DSM - EWR
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain train
    3. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train
    8h 5m
    $163–1,087

  9. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    28h 44m
    $623–996

Des Moines to Springfield by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$564Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,125.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Springfield Union Station via Chicago Bus Station and New York Midtown in around 32h 50m.

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