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How to get fromCarbondale to University of Iowaby train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Carbondale to University of Iowa 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 / ...
    11h 3m
    $125–264

  2. Drive 352.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carbondale to University of Iowacar car 352.6 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 Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    14h 44m
    $91–199

  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 20m
    $107–457

  5. 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
    8h 7m

  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
    10h 8m

  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
    $145–319

Carbondale to University of Iowa by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 532.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Carbondale to University of Iowa via St. Louis, St Louis Bus Station, Des Moines, and Iowa City in around 14h 44m.

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