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How to get fromDecatur to Iowa Cityby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Decatur to Iowa City by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    8h 40m
    $58–110

  2. Drive 227.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Decatur to Iowa Citycar car 227.5 mi
    4h 14m
    $42–60

  3. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DEC - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 33m
    $69–345

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 55m
    $72–162

  5. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DEC - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 5m

Decatur to Iowa City by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 405.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Iowa City via Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 40m.

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