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How to get fromCarmel to Iowa Cityby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Carmel to Iowa City by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    10h 53m
    $132–244

  2. Drive 356.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmel to Iowa Citycar car 356.3 mi
    6h 20m
    $65–94

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    11h 11m
    $77–143

  4. Taxi, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Carmel to Indianapolis-Airport-INDtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane IND - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 4m

  5. Bus via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 25m
    $88–178

  6. Taxi, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Carmel to Indianapolis-Airport-INDtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane IND - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 51m
    $138–486

Indianapolis (IND) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar117Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 435.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 53m

What companies run services between Carmel, IN, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Carmel to Iowa City via Commerce Crossing & River Crossing Blvd, Ctc-J, Indianapolis Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 11m.

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