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How to get fromChicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Iowa Cityby plane, car, bus, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Iowa City by plane, car, bus, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or subway

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport 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
    5h 7m
    $68–161

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    6h 5m
    $36–73

  3. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    5h 34m
    $168–845

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Iowa Cityrideshare rideshare 215.1 mi
    3h 50m

  5. Drive 215.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Iowa Citycar car 215.1 mi
    3h 50m
    $40–57

  6. Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 45m

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport 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
    6h 57m
    $48–288

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Iowa City by subway and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City twice daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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