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How to get fromElkhart to Iowa Cityby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Elkhart to Iowa City by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1201 / ...
    8h 10m
    $68–135

  2. Drive 309.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elkhart to Iowa Citycar car 309.2 mi
    5h 34m
    $57–82

  3. Fly South Bend to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SBN - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 10m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1201 / ...
    8h 10m
    $71–120

  5. Train, bus via Naperville

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Naperville to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 54m
    $88–146

  6. Fly South Bend to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SBN - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 45m
    $134–464

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain 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
    7h 9m
    $104–221

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 22m

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 58m
    $96–366

Elkhart to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 334.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Iowa City via Chicago Union Station and Chicago in around 8h 10m.

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