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

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

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  1. Fly from Bradley International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BDL - DSM
    6h 35m
    $182–833

  2. 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 US0123S / ...
    27h 25m
    $306–654

  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
    28h 5m
    $185–332

  4. Drive 1,212.8 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Des Moinescar car 1,212.8 mi
    20h 35m
    $222–320

  5. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BOS - DSM
    7h 18m
    $214–890

  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 40m
    $253–1,145

  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 20m
    $246–995

  8. Bus to Worcester Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Worcester Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORH - DSM
    9h 5m
    $196–846

  9. 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
    $335–719

Springfield to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$306Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,104 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield Union Station to Des Moines via New York Midtown and Chicago Bus Station in around 28h 5m.

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