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

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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa City to Centralia 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 Union Station to Centralia Amtraktrain train Saluki / ...
    10h 22m
    $114–233

  2. Drive 319.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Centraliacar car 319.4 mi
    6h 5m
    $59–85

  3. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane CID - MWA
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Centralia Amtraktrain train
    9h 22m

  4. Bus, train via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Centralia Amtraktrain train
    11h 9m
    $114–208

  5. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane MLI - MWA
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Centralia Amtraktrain train
    9h 30m
    $112–428

Iowa City to Centralia by bus, foot, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 476.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Centralia. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Centralia Amtrak. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to Centralia in around 6h 5m.

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