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How to get fromCrystal Lake to Iowa Cityby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1201 / ...
    7h 20m
    $44–80

  2. Drive 197.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Iowa Citycar car 197.8 mi
    3h 37m
    $37–53

  3. Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    5h 31m
    $48–282

  4. Train, bus via Naperville

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Naperville to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 8m

  5. Train, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain 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 22m
    $77–163

Crystal Lake to Iowa City by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Crystal Lake to Iowa City. However, you can take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Madison & Canal, take the line 60 bus to Harrison & Jefferson, walk to Chicago, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can drive from Crystal Lake to Iowa City in around 3h 37m.

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