There are 3 ways to get from Normal to Iowa City by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to BurlingtonIndianapolis
- Take the bus from Burlington to Iowa CitySt Louis
5h 30m$65–126Drive 186.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Normal to Iowa City186.8 mi
3h 16m$35–50Fly
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)BMI - CID
7h 26m$67–351
Normal to Iowa City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normal to Iowa City is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Normal to Iowa City is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Normal to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Bloomington/Normal and arriving at Iowa City via Burlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Normal and Iowa City is 209 miles. The road distance is 187.9 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to Iowa City without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Normal to Iowa City, including transfers.
Normal to Iowa City bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Bloomington/Normal station.
The best way to get from Normal to Iowa City is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $360 and takes 7h 26m.
Normal to Iowa City bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Burlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Iowa City is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Normal to Iowa City.
What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Bloomington/Normal to Iowa City via Burlington in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and Allegiant Air fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) 4 times a day.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to The Eastern Iowa Airport via St. Petersburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Bloomington/Normal to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–55
- Flexible Fares
- $50–75
Bus from Burlington to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $28–45
- Flexible Fares
- $35–55
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