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How to get fromCape Girardeau to Iowa Cityby taxi, train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Cape Girardeau to Iowa City by taxi, train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Taxi, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Cape Girardeau to Carbondaletaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 54m
    $233–397

  2. Drive 358.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cape Girardeau to Iowa Citycar car 358.8 mi
    6h 20m
    $66–95

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cape Girardeau to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    13h 13m
    $144–298

  4. Taxi to Williamson County Regional Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Cape Girardeau to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MWA - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 53m

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Cape Girardeau to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    14h 29m
    $100–198

  6. Taxi to Barkley Regional Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Cape Girardeau to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane PAH - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 11m

  7. Fly Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CGI - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 13m
    $151–318

  8. Fly Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CGI - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 31m

  9. Fly Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane CGI - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 2m
    $144–536

Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 578.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 54m

What companies run services between Cape Girardeau, MO, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Cape Girardeau to Iowa City via Cape Girardeau, St Louis Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 14h 29m.

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