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How to get fromHighland Park to Iowa Cityby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Highland Park to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    6h 21m
    $38–74

  2. Drive 218.2 mi

    1. Drive from Highland Park to Iowa Citycar car 218.2 mi
    4h 8m
    $40–58

  3. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    5h 39m
    $71–162

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

    1. Take the train from Highland Park to Clybourntrain 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
    7h 17m

  5. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 28m
    $51–289

Highland Park to Iowa City by train and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Highland Park, IL, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City twice daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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