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How to get fromChicago Loop to Iowa Cityby bus, car or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Iowa City by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    2. Drive from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citycar car
    5h 25m
    $42–79

  2. Drive 220.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago Loop to Iowa Citycar car 220.1 mi
    3h 46m
    $41–58

  3. Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Iowa Citycar car
    3h 55m
    $48–272

  4. Bus, drive via Davenport (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    2. Drive from Miller Container to Iowa Citycar car
    6h 27m
    $43–80

  5. Bus, drive via Madison & LaSalle (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    2. Drive from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citycar car
    6h 33m
    $42–83

  6. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    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
    4h 34m
    $56–136

  7. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane ORD - ALO
    2. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Iowa Citycar car
    4h 34m
    $58–298

  8. Fly to Des Moines, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    2. Drive from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Iowa Citycar car
    5h 14m
    $104–590

  9. 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
    5h 55m

  10. Fly to Peoria International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane ORD - PIA
    2. Drive from Peoria-Airport-PIA to Iowa Citycar car
    5h 34m
    $60–295

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago Loop to Iowa City. However, you can take the bus to Moline Center Station then drive to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can drive from Chicago Loop to Iowa City in around 3h 46m.

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