What is the cheapest way to get from Decatur to Iowa City?

The cheapest way to get from Decatur to Iowa City is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Decatur to Iowa City?

The fastest way to get from Decatur to Iowa City is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $40 - $60.

How far is it from Decatur to Iowa City?

The distance between Decatur and Iowa City is 275 miles. The road distance is 228.9 miles.

How do I travel from Decatur to Iowa City without a car?

The best way to get from Decatur to Iowa City without a car is to taxi and train and bus which takes 7h 48m and costs $160 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Decatur to Iowa City?

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Decatur to Iowa City, including transfers.

Can I drive from Decatur to Iowa City?

Yes, the driving distance between Decatur to Iowa City is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Decatur to Iowa City.

Where can I stay near Iowa City?

There are 47+ hotels available in Iowa City.

Decatur to Iowa City - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, train, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Decatur to Lincoln Station
2. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Bloomington-Normal
3. Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Burlington
4. Take the bus from Burlington to Iowa City
7h 48m
$162–255
Drive 227.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Decatur to Iowa City227.5 mi
4h 12m
$42–60
Fly from Decatur Airport
1. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)DEC - CID
6h 13m
$86–367
Taxi to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Decatur to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)
2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)SPI - CID
6h 18m
$180–479
Taxi to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Decatur to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)
2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)CMI - CID
5h 50m
$190–491

Decatur Airport (DEC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

21Weekly Planes

7h 6mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Decatur to Iowa City.

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Distance: 273.8 mi
Duration: 7h 48m

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

United Airlines flies from Decatur Airport (DEC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) 3 times a day.

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