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How to get fromSpringfield to Cedar Fallsby train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Cedar Falls by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus bus Greyhound US0154S
    12h 38m
    $113–234

  2. Drive 290.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Cedar Fallscar car 290.9 mi
    5h 46m
    $54–77

  3. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane SPI - ALO
    8h 31m
    $84–356

  4. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus bus Greyhound US0154S
    13h 25m
    $87–168

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus bus
    13h 27m
    $92–165

  6. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SPI - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Cedar Fallscar car
    6h 1m
    $76–346

Springfield to Cedar Falls by train, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration12h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 532.4 mi
  • Duration: 12h 38m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Cedar Falls, IA, USA?

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Main St and W 18th St via Chicago Bus Station, Waterloo, and Central Transfer in around 13h 25m.

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