There are 3 ways to get from University of Iowa to Normal by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Iowa City to BurlingtonCedar Rapids Airport
- Take the bus from Burlington to Bloomington/NormalDenver
5h 14m$64–129Drive 185.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from University of Iowa to Normal185.9 mi
3h 17m$34–49Fly
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)CID - BMI
6h 58m$78–421
University of Iowa to Normal by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Iowa to Normal is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from University of Iowa to Normal is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Iowa to Normal. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Bloomington/Normal via Burlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between University of Iowa and Normal is 209 miles. The road distance is 187 miles.
The best way to get from University of Iowa to Normal without a car is to bus which takes 5h 14m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from University of Iowa to Normal, including transfers.
University of Iowa to Normal bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Iowa City station.
The best way to get from University of Iowa to Normal is to bus which takes 5h 14m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $75 - $430 and takes 6h 58m.
University of Iowa to Normal bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Burlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Iowa to Normal is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from University of Iowa to Normal.
What companies run services between University of Iowa, IA, USA and Normal, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from University of Iowa to Bloomington/Normal via Iowa City and Burlington in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Iowa City to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $28–45
- Flexible Fares
- $35–55
Bus from Burlington to Bloomington/Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–55
- Flexible Fares
- $50–75
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