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

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There are 6 ways to get from Carbondale to Iowa City by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1490
    9h 55m
    $91–156

  2. Drive 352.7 mi

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

  3. 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
    7h 33m

  4. 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
    10h 11m
    $124–455

  5. 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 33m

  6. 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 to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 38m
    $155–334

Carbondale to Iowa City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 398.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 55m

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 and Saint Louis in around 9h 55m.

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