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

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There are 8 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 to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 40m
    $94–160

  2. Drive 377.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Iowa Citycar car 377.5 mi
    6h 49m
    $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 17m

  4. Bus via St. Louis Airport (STL)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Saint Louisbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1490
    11h 10m
    $127–178

  5. 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 43m
    $107–415

  6. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane SGF - ALO
    2. Take the bus from Waterloo to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 40m
    $134–466

  7. 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 to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 42m
    $98–364

  8. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane SGF - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    5h 51m
    $70–260

Springfield to Iowa City by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration10h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 472 mi
  • Duration: 10h 40m

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 and Des Moines in around 10h 40m.

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