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How to get fromChapel Hill to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Chapel Hill to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane RDU - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 21m
    $106–474

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    30h 22m
    $172–358

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Rd at Fetzer Gym to Union Station - Bus Platform Bbus bus Crx
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    31h 52m
    $382–818

  4. Drive 936.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chapel Hill to Iowa Citycar car 936.9 mi
    16h 30m
    $171–247

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane RDU - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 35m

  6. Bus to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Coble Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane GSO - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 42m

  7. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RDU - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 30m
    $190–378

  8. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RDU - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h
    $208–826

  9. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CLT - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    12h 8m

  10. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane CLT - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 28m
    $154–596

Chapel Hill to Iowa City by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration30h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 823.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 21m

What companies run services between Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from E Franklin St at Coffee Shop to Iowa City via Durham Station, Durham, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 30h 22m.

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