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

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There are 6 ways to get from Fox Lake to Iowa City by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Fox Lake to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1201 / ...
    7h 36m
    $41–83

  2. Drive 214.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fox Lake to Iowa Citycar car 214.2 mi
    4h 5m
    $40–57

  3. Train, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Fox Lake to Edgebrooktrain 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 39m
    $78–166

  4. Train, bus via Naperville

    1. Take the train from Fox Lake 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 20m
    $58–86

  5. Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Fox Lake to Edgebrooktrain 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
    6h 52m

  6. Train, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Fox Lake to Edgebrooktrain 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
    7h 29m
    $70–311

Fox Lake to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration7h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Fox Lake to Iowa City. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can drive from Fox Lake to Iowa City in around 4h 5m.

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