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How to get fromDubuque to Springfieldby car, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Dubuque to Springfield by car, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive to Quad City International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Dubuque to Moline-Airport-MLIcar car
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane MLI - SGF
    5h 40m
    $95–401

  2. Drive 456.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dubuque to Springfieldcar car 456.3 mi
    8h 38m
    $84–121

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Dubuque to Twixt Town Rd Transfercar car
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus bus
    15h 6m

  4. Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Dubuque to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar car
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane CID - SGF
    6h 33m
    $171–791

  5. Drive to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly

    1. Drive from Dubuque to Madison-Airport-MSNcar car
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane MSN - SGF
    6h 3m
    $118–515

  6. Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Dubuque to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)car car
    2. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ALO - SGF
    6h 15m
    $103–425

  7. Drive, bus via St. Louis

    1. Drive from Dubuque to Twixt Town Rd Transfercar car
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    20h 53m

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) flights

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 416.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Dubuque, IA, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Dubuque to Springfield. However, you can drive to Moline-Airport-MLI airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF), then take the taxi to Springfield. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dubuque to Springfield via Twixt Town Rd Transfer, GTC Bay 5, GTC Bay 9, Iowa City, Des Moines, Kansas City, and Springfield in around 15h 6m.

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