There are 3 ways to get from Springfield to Kirksville by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 120
- Take the train from Kansas City to La Plata Stationtrain Southwest Chief
7h 36m$137–215Drive 256.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Kirksvillecar 256.8 mi
4h 26m$47–68Fly, shuttle
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane SGF - COU
- Take a shuttle bus from Columbia to Hy-Vee - Kirksville
7h 13m$145–490
Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Kirksville is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Kirksville is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs $45 - $70.
The distance between Springfield and Kirksville is 322 miles. The road distance is 258.3 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Kirksville without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 36m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Springfield to Kirksville, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Kirksville is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Springfield to Kirksville.
There are 10+ hotels available in Kirksville.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Kirksville, MO, USA?
There is no direct connection from Springfield to Kirksville. However, you can take the bus to Kansas City, walk to On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, take the line 201 bus to On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb, walk to Kansas City, take the train to La Plata Station, then take the taxi to Kirksville. Alternatively, you can drive from Springfield to Kirksville in around 4h 26m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to La Plata Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
- Phone
- +1-888-875-6287
- Website
- oatstransit.org
Shuttle from Columbia to Hy-Vee - Kirksville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.oatstransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.oatstransit.org/schedules
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