What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Springfield is to bus which costs $220 - $350 and takes 31h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $170 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Springfield station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Springfield Union Station via Chicago Bus Station and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 50m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Springfield?

The distance between Des Moines and Springfield is 1112 miles. The road distance is 1220.8 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Springfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 27h 33m and costs $290 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Springfield?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Des Moines to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Springfield bus from?

Des Moines to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Springfield?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $170 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $350 and takes 31h 50m.

Where does the Des Moines to Springfield bus arrive?

Des Moines to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Springfield?

Springfield is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 4:46 PM in Des Moines and 5:46 PM in Springfield.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Springfield is 1221 miles. It takes approximately 20h 37m to drive from Des Moines to Springfield.

How do I get a bus ticket from Des Moines to Springfield?

Book your Des Moines to Springfield bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 94+ hotels available in Springfield.

Des Moines to Springfield - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly to Bradley International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane DSM - BDL
6h 14m
$172–783
Fly to Worcester Regional Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane DSM - ORH
2. Take the train from Worcester Union Station to Springfieldtrain
11h 19m
$164–708
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
27h 33m
$292–632
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Springfield Union Stationbus
31h 50m
$223–347
Drive 1,213.7 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Springfieldcar 1,213.7 mi
20h 37m
$222–320
Fly to Boston Logan Airport, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DSM - BOS
2. Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain
6h 58m
$182–740
Fly to Albany County Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane DSM - ALB
2. Take the bus from Albany to Springfield Union Stationbus
8h 23m
$235–1,045
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DSM - LGA
2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haventrain
3. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain
8h 22m
$225–947
Bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
28h 44m
$312–696

Des Moines to Springfield by bus, foot, and train

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27h 33mAverage Duration

$292Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,105.1 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Springfield Union Station via Chicago Bus Station and New York Midtown in around 31h 50m.

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