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How to get fromIowa City to Algonquinby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa City to Algonquin by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain train Up-Nw
    6h 49m
    $61–87

  2. Drive  194 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Algonquincar car 194 mi
    3h 33m
    $36–52

  3. Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car car
    2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BRL - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus
    4h 41m
    $134–192

  4. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLI - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus
    6h 8m
    $71–277

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

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CID - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus
    6h 15m

Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Algonquin. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Jefferson & Harrison, take the line 60 bus to Washington & Canal, walk to Chicago OTC, take the train to Cary, then take the taxi to Algonquin. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to Algonquin in around 3h 33m.

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