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How to get fromWaterloo to Springfieldby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Waterloo to Springfield by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0154S
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    11h 4m
    $116–234

  2. Drive 285.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waterloo to Springfieldcar car 285.4 mi
    5h 37m
    $53–76

  3. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ALO - SPI
    9h 23m
    $89–361

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    11h 40m
    $90–162

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0154S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    12h 5m
    $91–164

  6. Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Waterloo to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar car
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane CID - SPI
    6h 14m
    $125–684

Waterloo to Springfield by bus, foot, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration11h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 526.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 4m

What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo to Springfield via Des Moines, Galesburg, and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 11h 40m.

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