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How to get fromDes Moines to Springfieldby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or 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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  1. Fly to Bradley International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane DSM - BDL
    6h 44m
    $173–734

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    27h 33m
    $353–748

  3. 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
    28h 45m
    $215–368

  4. Drive 1,213.7 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Springfieldcar car 1,213.7 mi
    20h 37m
    $222–320

  5. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane DSM - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    5h 49m
    $183–775

  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 11m
    $244–1,050

  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 26m
    $259–1,052

  8. Fly to Worcester Regional Airport, train

    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
    12h 42m
    $197–813

  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
    $383–821

Des Moines to Springfield by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$353Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,105.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, 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 28h 45m.

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