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How to get fromDuke University to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Duke University to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane RDU - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 31m

  2. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane RDU - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h
    $100–473

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    29h 54m
    $181–301

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chapel Dr at Duke University Rd to Union Station - Bus Platform Abus bus Drx
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    32h 10m
    $298–708

  5. Drive  941.5 mi

    1. Drive from Duke University to Iowa Citycar car 941.5 mi
    16h 30m
    $172–249

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane GSO - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 10m

  7. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RDU - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 53m
    $192–287

  8. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RDU - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 28m
    $215–820

  9. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CLT - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 36m

  10. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane CLT - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 53m
    $127–533

Duke University to Iowa City by foot and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration29h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$181Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 865.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 31m

What companies run services between Duke University, NC, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Duke University to Iowa City via Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens, Durham Station, Durham, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 29h 54m.

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