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How to get fromIowa City to Springfield Stationby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Iowa City to Springfield Station by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train via Chicago

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Napervillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    9h 3m

  2. Drive 218.8 mi

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

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Saint Louisbus bus Btw 1489
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    9h 43m

  4. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane CID - SPI
    6h 48m
    $119–637

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Saint Louisbus bus Btw 1489
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    10h 2m

  6. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    10h 50m
    $88–158

  7. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Molinebus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane MLI - SPI
    7h 7m
    $68–335

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration7h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 410.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 3m

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

American Airlines, Allegiant Air, and United Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Iowa City to Springfield Station via St Louis Bus Station and Springfield SMTD Transfer Center in around 10h 2m.

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