Rome2Rio

How to get fromSpringfield to Iowa Cityby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

Find Transport to Iowa City

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Iowa City by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  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 Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    10h 18m
    $142–222

  2. Drive  206.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Iowa Citycar car 206.7 mi
    4h 21m
    $37–53

  3. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SPI - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 38m

  4. Bus

    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 Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    11h 5m
    $75–117

  5. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SPI - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 26m
    $75–365

Springfield to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Springfield to Iowa City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 418.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Iowa City via Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 5m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There