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How to get fromChicago Ridge to Iowa Cityby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Ridge to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0155S
    7h 42m
    $44–80

  2. Drive 216.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago Ridge to Iowa Citycar car 216.5 mi
    3h 46m
    $40–58

  3. 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
    5h 32m
    $60–161

  4. 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
    5h 39m
    $51–273

  5. Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Ridge to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    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 56m

  6. Train, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Ridge to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    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
    7h 16m
    $45–250

Chicago Ridge to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City once daily. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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