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How to get fromCarol Stream to Iowa Cityby plane, car, train or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    3h 24m
    $119–217

  2. Drive 192 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carol Stream to Iowa Citycar car 192 mi
    3h 27m
    $35–51

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Winfield to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    6h 36m
    $55–94

  4. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    4h 48m

  5. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    5h 8m
    $105–335

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Carol Stream, IL, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Carol Stream to Iowa City. However, you can take the taxi to Chicago-O-Hare-Airport-ORD airport, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL), then drive to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carol Stream to Iowa City via Winfield, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 36m.

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