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How to get fromCrete to Iowa Cityby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from University Park to Millennium Stationtrain train Me
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1201 / ...
    7h 23m
    $63–104

  2. Drive 221.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Crete to Iowa Citycar car 221.2 mi
    3h 56m
    $41–59

  3. Taxi, train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Crete to 211th St.taxi taxi
    2. Take the train from 211th St. to Van Buren St.train train
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    4. Take the bus from Cedar Rapids to Iowa Citybus bus
    6h 6m

  4. Train, bus via Naperville

    1. Take the train from 211th St. to Van Buren St.train train Me
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Naperville to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 9m

  5. Train, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from 211th St. to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    3. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    5h 57m
    $100–191

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 272.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Crete to Iowa City. However, you can take the taxi to University Park, take the train to Millennium Station, walk to Randolph & Stetson, take the line 60 bus to Harrison & Jefferson, walk to Chicago, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can drive from Crete to Iowa City in around 3h 56m.

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