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

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There are 7 ways to get from Charleston to Iowa City by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    9h 8m
    $117–223

  2. Drive 286.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Iowa Citycar car 286.2 mi
    5h 7m
    $53–76

  3. Taxi to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Charleston to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CMI - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 22m

  4. Train, bus via Champaign

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 47m
    $121–193

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola to Chicagobus bus Querétaro / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    9h 52m
    $139–284

  6. Taxi to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Charleston to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane CMI - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 41m
    $165–449

  7. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Charleston to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DEC - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 11m

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Charleston to Iowa City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 407.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 8m

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

You can take a vehicle from Charleston to Iowa City via Phillips Gas Station - Arcola, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 52m.

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