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How to get fromIowa City to Springfieldby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa City to Springfield by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    8h 49m
    $96–196

  2. Drive 218.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Springfieldcar car 218.8 mi
    3h 52m
    $40–58

  3. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane CID - SPI
    8h 23m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    9h 50m
    $66–126

  5. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane MLI - SPI
    7h 8m
    $69–336

Iowa City to Springfield by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 408.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 50m.

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