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How to get fromSpringfield to Jeffersonby bus, taxi, car, plane, shuttle, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Jefferson by bus, taxi, car, plane, shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Jeffersontaxi taxi
    9h 27m
    $200–286

  2. Drive 351.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Jeffersoncar car 351.5 mi
    7h 12m
    $65–93

  3. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Des Moines, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SPI - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Boone, IAshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Boone, IA to Jeffersontaxi taxi
    6h 21m
    $259–917

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Jeffersontaxi taxi
    9h 44m
    $190–295

  5. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DEC - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Boone, IAshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Boone, IA to Jeffersontaxi taxi
    9h 21m
    $265–928

  6. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane SPI - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Jeffersontaxi taxi
    12h 58m
    $174–487

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 384.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Jefferson. However, you can take the bus to Galesburg Amtrak Station, walk to Galesburg, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the taxi to Jefferson. Alternatively, you can drive from Springfield to Jefferson in around 7h 12m.

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