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How to get fromWisconsin Dells to Iowa Cityby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Wisconsin Dells to Iowa City by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citycar car
    10h 21m
    $65–178

  2. Drive 193.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wisconsin Dells to Iowa Citycar car 193.6 mi
    4h 3m
    $36–51

  3. Bus, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madisonbus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MSN - MLI
    3. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Iowa Citycar car
    7h 47m
    $107–474

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citycar car
    11h 53m
    $89–168

Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Wisconsin Dells to Iowa City. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago Bus Station, take the bus to Moline Center Station, then drive to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can drive from Wisconsin Dells to Iowa City in around 4h 3m.

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