There are 4 ways to get from Iowa City to Carol Stream by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
6h 39m$69–101Drive 192.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa City to Carol Streamcar 192.9 mi
3h 27m$36–51Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MLI - ORD
5h 2m$115–336Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
5h 6m
Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Carol Stream is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Carol Stream is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Carol Stream station. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Iowa City and Carol Stream is 257 miles. The road distance is 194 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Carol Stream without a car is to bus which takes 6h 39m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Iowa City to Carol Stream, including transfers.
Iowa City to Carol Stream bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Carol Stream bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Carol Stream is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Iowa City to Carol Stream.
There are 331+ hotels available in Carol Stream.
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Carol Stream, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Greyhound
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