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How to get fromCarol Stream to Iowa Cityby plane, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Carol Stream to Iowa City by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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  1. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    3h 25m
    $119–227

  2. Drive 192 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carol Stream to Iowa Citycar car 192 mi
    3h 27m
    $35–51

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    6h 32m
    $56–96

  4. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    5h 3m

  5. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    5h 13m
    $110–355

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 285.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City twice daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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