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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2515 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    10h 35m
    $68–128

  2. Drive 383.9 mi

    1. Drive from Indiana University Bloomington to Iowa Citycar car 383.9 mi
    7h 7m
    $71–102

  3. Shuttle, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane IND - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 12m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 49m
    $110–225

  5. Shuttle, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane IND - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 58m
    $102–431

  6. Shuttle, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 27m
    $485–1,203

  7. Shuttle, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 11m
    $113–436

Indiana University Bloomington to Iowa City by foot and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 457.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 35m

What companies run services between Indiana University Bloomington, IN, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Indiana University Bloomington to Iowa City via Bloomington and Chicago Bus Station in around 10h 35m.

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