There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Council Bluffs by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Omaha (OMA)plane SPI - OMA
4h 47m$119–517Drive 418.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Council Bluffscar 418.4 mi
7h 5m$77–111Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
12h 19m$85–147Train, bus
- Take the train from Springfield to Kansas Citytrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus Jefferson Lines 705
14h 37m$156–302Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Omaha (OMA)plane STL - OMA
5h 1m$654–989Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Omaha (OMA)plane DEC - OMA
6h 13m$124–516
Springfield to Council Bluffs by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Council Bluffs is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Council Bluffs is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Council Bluffs. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Broadway & 16th SE via Galesburg, Des Moines and Farnam St & 18th NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.
The distance between Springfield and Council Bluffs is 356 miles. The road distance is 420.9 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Council Bluffs without a car is to bus which takes 12h 19m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Springfield to Council Bluffs, including transfers.
Springfield to Council Bluffs bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Council Bluffs is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 12h 19m.
Springfield to Council Bluffs bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Council Bluffs is 421 miles. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Springfield to Council Bluffs.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Council Bluffs, IA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Omaha (OMA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield to Broadway & 16th SE via Galesburg Amtrak Station, Galesburg, Des Moines, Omaha, NE, and Farnam St & 18th NE in around 12h 19m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
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