There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Council Bluffs by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Omaha
best- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Omaha (OMA)plane SGF - OMA
4h 56m$151–649Drive 345.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Council Bluffscar 345.1 mi
5h 53m$61–89Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 120
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus Jefferson Lines 705
9h 31m$103–147Fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane SGF - LNK
- Drive from Lincoln-Airport-LNK to Council Bluffscar
6h 2m$112–465
Springfield to Council Bluffs by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Council Bluffs is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Council Bluffs is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Council Bluffs. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Broadway & 28th SW via Kansas City and Farnam St & 18th NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
The distance between Springfield and Council Bluffs is 328 miles. The road distance is 347.1 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Council Bluffs without a car is to bus which takes 9h 31m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Springfield to Council Bluffs, including transfers.
Springfield to Council Bluffs bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Council Bluffs is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 31m.
Springfield to Council Bluffs bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Council Bluffs is 347 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Springfield to Council Bluffs.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Council Bluffs, IA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Omaha (OMA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield to Broadway & 28th SW via Kansas City, Omaha, and Farnam St & 18th NE in around 9h 31m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Omaha via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Omaha via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Omaha via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Omaha via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Omaha via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Omaha via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Omaha via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Springfield to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–65
Bus from Kansas City to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
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