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How to get fromCrawfordsville to Iowa Cityby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Crawfordsville to Iowa City by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Crawfordsville Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 55m
    $76–144

  2. Drive 313.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Crawfordsville to Iowa Citycar car 313.9 mi
    5h 21m
    $58–83

  3. Train, bus via Naperville

    1. Take the train from Crawfordsville Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Naperville to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 43m

  4. Train to Purdue University Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the train from Crawfordsville Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LAF - CID
    8h 10m
    $63–330

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Crawfordsville Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1201 / ...
    9h 59m
    $89–181

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

    1. Take the train from Crawfordsville Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    9h 7m
    $96–386

  7. Train to Indianapolis, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the train from Crawfordsville Station to Indianapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane IND - CID
    9h 33m
    $89–436

  8. Train to Purdue University Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Crawfordsville Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane LAF - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 44m
    $73–339

Purdue University Airport (LAF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 384.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 55m

What companies run services between Crawfordsville, IN, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Crawfordsville to Iowa City. However, you can take the taxi to Crawfordsville Station, take the train to Lafayette Amtrak Station, walk to Lafayette Amtrak Station, take the bus to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Crawfordsville to Iowa City via Crawfordsville Station, Chicago Union Station, Naperville, and Naperville in around 10h 43m.

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