What is the cheapest way to get from Algonquin to Iowa City?

The cheapest way to get from Algonquin to Iowa City is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Algonquin to Iowa City?

The fastest way to get from Algonquin to Iowa City is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $35 - $55.

How far is it from Algonquin to Iowa City?

The distance between Algonquin and Iowa City is 304 miles. The road distance is 194.4 miles.

How do I travel from Algonquin to Iowa City without a car?

The best way to get from Algonquin to Iowa City without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $55 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Algonquin to Iowa City?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Algonquin to Iowa City, including transfers.

Can I drive from Algonquin to Iowa City?

Yes, the driving distance between Algonquin to Iowa City is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Algonquin to Iowa City.

Where can I stay near Iowa City?

There are 49+ hotels available in Iowa City.

Algonquin to Iowa City - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Algonquin to Iowa City by bus, plane, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane ORD - BRL
3. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar
4h 47m
$87–179
Drive 193.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Algonquin to Iowa Citycar 193.3 mi
3h 33m
$36–51
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0155S
8h 30m
$59–98
Bus, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ORD - ALO
3. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Iowa Citycar
4h 51m
$73–311
Bus, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
1. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
6h 9m
Bus, fly to Quad City International Airport
1. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus
6h 31m
$67–287

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Algonquin to Iowa City.

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Distance: 302.2 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Algonquin, IL, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Algonquin to Iowa City. However, you can take the taxi to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, take the bus to Rosemont CTA Station, walk to Rosemont, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL), then drive to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Algonquin to Iowa City via Cary, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 30m.

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