What is the cheapest way to get from Aurora to Iowa?

The cheapest way to get from Aurora to Iowa is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aurora to Iowa?

The fastest way to get from Aurora to Iowa is to train and line 330 bus and fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $80 - $320.

How far is it from Aurora to Iowa?

The distance between Aurora and Iowa is 247 miles. The road distance is 289.7 miles.

How do I travel from Aurora to Iowa without a car?

The best way to get from Aurora to Iowa without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 59m and costs $70 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Aurora to Iowa?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Aurora to Iowa, including transfers.

Can I drive from Aurora to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Aurora to Iowa is 290 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Aurora to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 241+ hotels available in Iowa.

Aurora to Iowa - 8 ways to travel via train, line 330 bus, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Aurora to Iowa by train, bus, plane, or car

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Train, line 330 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
best
1. Take the train from Aurora to LaGrange Roadtrain
2. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Fbus
3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
4h 17m
$84–314
Train, line 330 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aurora to LaGrange Roadtrain
2. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Fbus
3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
5h 31m
$41–256
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
8h 59m
$74–112
Drive 288 mi
1. Drive from Aurora to Des Moinescar 288 mi
5h 9m
$50–72
Train, line 330 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the train from Aurora to LaGrange Roadtrain
2. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Fbus
3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
4h 32m
$67–297
Train, line 330 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
1. Take the train from Aurora to LaGrange Roadtrain
2. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Fbus
3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ORD - ALO
4h 23m
$62–287
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
4h 51m
$91–475
Train, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
9h 14m
$117–189

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

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Distance: 246 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Aurora, IL, USA and Iowa, USA?

There is no direct connection from Aurora to Iowa. However, you can take the train to LaGrange Road, walk to La Grange/Burlington Ave., take the line 330 bus to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F, walk to Rosemont, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), then take the taxi to Cedar Rapids. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aurora to Des Moines via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 8h 59m.

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