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How to get fromCouncil Bluffs to Illinoisby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Council Bluffs to Illinois by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Line 41 bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 16th NW to 11th & Dodge NEbus bus
    2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OMA - MDW
    4h 38m
    $70–388

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Omaha to Chicagobus bus Btw 1202
    9h 48m
    $76–151

  3. Drive 458.4 mi

    1. Drive from Council Bluffs to Chicagocar car 458.4 mi
    7h 40m
    $84–121

  4. Line 41 bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 16th NW to 11th & Dodge NEbus bus
    2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane OMA - ORD
    5h 12m
    $445–708

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Omaha to Galesburgbus bus Btw 1402
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    11h 57m

  6. Bus via Davenport

    1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0123
    2. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    11h 58m
    $72–146

Council Bluffs to Illinois by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 441.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Council Bluffs, IA, USA and Illinois, USA?

Burlington Trailways operates a bus from Omaha to Chicago once daily, and the journey takes 8h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.

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