What is the travel distance from Des Moines to Springfield?

The distance separating Des Moines and Springfield is 242 miles (390 km).

Bus Des Moines to Springfield from $109 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Des Moines to Springfield on November 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:30am	Des Moines (Subway)	17h 40m	11:10pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Get from Des Moines to Springfield

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 17 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $109, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

17h 40mAverage Duration

242 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Des Moines to Springfield, IL: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$109

Average bus trip duration17h 40m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure5:30am

Distance242 miles (389 km)

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Greyhound

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Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Des Moines to Springfield.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Des Moines to Springfield, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by bus only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Des Moines to Springfield.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Des Moines to Springfield while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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