There are 3 ways to get from Normal to University of Iowa 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 39m$65–126Drive 187.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Normal to University of Iowa187.1 mi
3h 17m$35–50Fly
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)BMI - CID
7h 12m$67–341
Normal to University of Iowa by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normal to University of Iowa is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Normal to University of Iowa is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Normal to University of Iowa. However, there are services departing from Bloomington/Normal and arriving at Iowa City via Burlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Normal and University of Iowa is 209 miles. The road distance is 188.2 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to University of Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 5h 39m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Normal to University of Iowa, including transfers.
Normal to University of Iowa bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Bloomington/Normal station.
The best way to get from Normal to University of Iowa is to bus which takes 5h 39m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $350 and takes 7h 12m.
Normal to University of Iowa bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Burlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Normal to University of Iowa is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Normal to University of Iowa.
What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and University of Iowa, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Bloomington/Normal to University of Iowa via Burlington and Iowa City in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) twice daily.
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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 24m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
- 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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