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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    7h 9m
    $89–162

  2. Drive 243.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brookfield to Iowa Citycar car 243.3 mi
    4h 27m
    $45–65

  3. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MKE - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 12m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    8h 38m
    $57–109

  5. Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    1. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    8h 44m
    $90–134

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    3. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    6h 18m
    $127–215

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

    1. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus 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
    7h 56m

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 7m
    $102–352

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar97Weekly Planes
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 319.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a vehicle from Brookfield to Iowa City via Mayfair & N2543, N5 & Clybourn, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 38m.

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