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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 50m
    $94–143

  2. Drive  377.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Iowa Citycar car 377.5 mi
    6h 50m
    $69–100

  3. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SGF - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 45m

  4. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SGF - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 57m
    $91–415

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SGF - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 18m
    $96–352

Springfield to Iowa City by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration10h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 471 mi
  • Duration: 10h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Springfield to Iowa City via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 10h 50m.

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