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

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There are 5 ways to get from Crawfordsville to Iowa City by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Lafayette

    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 Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 25m
    $88–140

  2. Drive  313.9 mi

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

  3. Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 30m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Crawfordsville Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    9h 29m
    $129–201

  5. Train, 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 59m
    $81–373

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 374 mi
  • Duration: 9h 25m

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 Bus Station, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can drive from Crawfordsville to Iowa City in around 5h 21m.

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