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How to get fromIowa City to Carol Streamby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Iowa City to Carol Stream 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 Winfieldtrain train Up-W
    6h 35m
    $61–87

  2. Drive  192.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Iowa City to Carol Streamcar car 192.9 mi
    3h 27m
    $36–51

  3. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly

    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
    5h 2m
    $114–326

  4. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    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
    5h 10m

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Carol Stream. 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 Winfield, then take the taxi to Carol Stream. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to Carol Stream in around 3h 27m.

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