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

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There are 8 ways to get from Bloomington to Iowa City by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, shuttle, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2515 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    10h 20m
    $67–126

  2. Drive 383.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington to Iowa Citycar car 383.8 mi
    7h 6m
    $70–102

  3. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane IND - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 8m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 34m
    $110–225

  5. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane IND - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 54m
    $102–431

  6. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 23m
    $485–1,203

  7. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 7m
    $113–436

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 38m

Bloomington to Iowa City by bus

Calendar26Weekly Buses
Duration10h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 457.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Bloomington to Iowa City via Chicago Bus Station in around 10h 20m.

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