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How to get fromWest Des Moines to Springfieldby plane, bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from West Des Moines to Springfield by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane DSM - SPI
    4h
    $122–588

  2. Drive 295.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Des Moines to Springfieldcar car 295.4 mi
    6h 11m
    $54–78

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus Btw 1402
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 54m

  4. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane DSM - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    6h 10m
    $128–599

  5. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h
    $93–152

Des Moines (DSM) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between West Des Moines, IA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from West Des Moines to Springfield via Des Moines and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 7h 54m.

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