There are 5 ways to get from Iowa City to Springfield by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus
11h$92–142Drive 372.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa City to Springfieldcar 372.5 mi
7h$68–99Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane MLI - SGF
7h 49m$91–416Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane CID - SGF
7h 42mBus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane ORD - SGF
8h 41m$106–393
Iowa City to Springfield by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Springfield is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Springfield is to drive which takes 7h and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Springfield via Des Moines and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
The distance between Iowa City and Springfield is 475 miles. The road distance is 374.6 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 11h and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 11h to get from Iowa City to Springfield, including transfers.
Iowa City to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Springfield is 375 miles. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Iowa City to Springfield.
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What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Iowa City to Springfield via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 11h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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