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How to get fromBloomington to Iowa Cityby train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Bloomington to Iowa City by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    7h 43m
    $70–146

  2. Drive 186.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bloomington to Iowa Citycar car 186.8 mi
    3h 21m
    $35–50

  3. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus Peoria line
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    9h 35m
    $77–130

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    9h 40m
    $60–118

Bloomington to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 347.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Uptown Station to Iowa City via O'Hare International Terminal 2, O'Hare, LaSalle, and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 35m.

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