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How to get fromAlgonquin to Iowa Cityby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Algonquin to Iowa City by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    6h 49m
    $64–108

  2. Drive 193.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Algonquin to Iowa Citycar car 193.3 mi
    3h 33m
    $36–51

  3. Bus, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    3. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    4h 47m
    $82–169

  4. Bus, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 9m

  5. Bus, fly to Quad City International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    6h 36m
    $84–344

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Cary, take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Madison & Canal, take the line 60 bus to Harrison & Jefferson, walk to Chicago Bus Station, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can drive from Algonquin to Iowa City in around 3h 33m.

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