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

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There are 7 ways to get from Carbondale to Iowa City by train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    10h 54m
    $110–233

  2. Drive  352.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carbondale to Iowa Citycar car 352.7 mi
    6h 41m
    $65–93

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    14h 20m
    $94–162

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

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MWA - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 40m

  5. Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MWA - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 31m
    $108–475

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

    1. Drive from Carbondale to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car car
    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
    9h 49m

  7. Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MWA - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 21m
    $153–312

Carbondale to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 532.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Carbondale to Iowa City via St. Louis, St Louis Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 20m.

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