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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Springfield by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ALO - SGF
    4h 37m
    $106–424

  2. Drive 335.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Springfieldcar car 335.2 mi
    6h 31m
    $62–89

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 803 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus bus Jefferson 121
    7h 43m
    $114–163

  4. Fly from Des Moines

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane DSM - SGF
    4h 44m
    $144–641

  5. Fly from Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane MLI - SGF
    6h 24m
    $83–382

Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration7h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Iowa to Springfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 384.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

American Airlines flies from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Springfield via Des Moines, Kansas City, and Springfield in around 7h 43m.

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