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How to get fromSpringfield to Des Moinesby train, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Springfield to Des Moines by train, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train to Bradley International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Springfield to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BDL - DSM
    7h 34m
    $134–596

  2. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    29h 17m
    $624–973

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    33h 30m
    $232–368

  4. Drive  1,212.8 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Des Moinescar car 1,212.8 mi
    20h 35m
    $208–300

  5. Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Bostonbus bus
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BOS - DSM
    6h 45m
    $143–605

  6. Bus to Albany County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Albanybus bus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ALB - DSM
    8h 53m
    $186–797

  7. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LGA - DSM
    8h 33m
    $193–711

  8. Bus, bus to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Bostonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MHT - DSM
    9h 56m
    $136–537

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    29h 20m
    $564–868

Springfield to Des Moines by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$624Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,124.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Springfield, MA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Springfield Union Station to Des Moines via New York Midtown and Chicago Bus Station in around 33h 30m.

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