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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Normal is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Normal is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $30 - $50.

How far is it from Iowa City to Normal?

The distance between Iowa City and Normal is 361 miles. The road distance is 186.8 miles.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Iowa City to Normal, including transfers.

Can I drive from Iowa City to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Normal is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Iowa City to Normal.

Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 43+ hotels available in Normal.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Iowa City to Normal by car, bus, train, 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.

Drive, bus, train
best
1. Drive from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationcar
2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
8h 22m
$51–146
Drive 185.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Iowa City to Normalcar 185.7 mi
3h 18m
$34–49
Drive, fly
1. Drive from Iowa City to Moline-Airport-MLIcar
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane MLI - BMI
5h 37m
$57–317
Drive, bus (Greyhound)
1. Drive from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationcar
2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus
11h 10m
$68–121
Drive, bus via Oak Brook
1. Drive from Iowa City to Miller Containercar
2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus
11h 43m
$91–142

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) flights

34Weekly Planes

5h 16mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Iowa City to Normal.

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Distance: 358.7 mi
Duration: 8h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Normal. However, you can drive to Moline Center Station, take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Bloomington-Normal. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to Normal in around 3h 18m.

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