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

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There are 7 ways to get from Hartford to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BDL - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 57m

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane BDL - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 53m
    $102–452

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    25h 56m
    $200–371

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    26h 47m
    $333–687

  5. Drive 1,094.7 mi

    1. Drive from Hartford to Iowa Citycar car 1,094.7 mi
    18h 16m
    $200–289

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BDL - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 2m
    $117–461

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BDL - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 28m
    $104–398

Hartford to Iowa City by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration25h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,028 mi
  • Duration: 9h 57m

What companies run services between Hartford, CT, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hartford Union Station to Iowa City via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York Midtown, and Chicago Bus Station in around 25h 56m.

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