What is the cheapest way to get from Crystal Lake to Iowa City?

The cheapest way to get from Crystal Lake to Iowa City is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to Iowa City?

The fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to Iowa City is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Crystal Lake and Iowa City?

No, there is no direct bus from Crystal Lake to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Main St & Crystal Lake Av and arriving at Iowa City via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Jefferson Park Transit Center and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from Crystal Lake to Iowa City?

The distance between Crystal Lake and Iowa City is 268 miles. The road distance is 198.9 miles.

How do I travel from Crystal Lake to Iowa City without a car?

The best way to get from Crystal Lake to Iowa City without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 50m and costs $35 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Crystal Lake to Iowa City?

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Crystal Lake to Iowa City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crystal Lake to Iowa City bus from?

Crystal Lake to Iowa City bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride station.

Where does the Crystal Lake to Iowa City bus arrive?

Crystal Lake to Iowa City bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D.

Can I drive from Crystal Lake to Iowa City?

Yes, the driving distance between Crystal Lake to Iowa City is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Crystal Lake to Iowa City.

Where can I stay near Iowa City?

There are 51+ hotels available in Iowa City.

Crystal Lake to Iowa City - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Iowa City by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
6h 50m
$39–65
Drive 197.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Iowa Citycar 197.8 mi
3h 37m
$37–53
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
6h 56m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus 605
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
8h 29m
$38–68

Crystal Lake to Iowa City by train and bus

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6h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 266.9 mi
Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Main St & Crystal Lake Av to Iowa City via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 29m.

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