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How to get fromIowa City to Columbusby bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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

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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 Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    8h 44m
    $79–164

  2. Drive 200.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Columbuscar car 200.8 mi
    3h 55m
    $37–53

  3. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane MLI - MSN
    3. Take the taxi from Madison-Airport-MSN to Columbustaxi taxi
    7h 6m
    $150–563

  4. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 35m
    $67–135

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

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane CID - MSN
    3. Take the taxi from Madison-Airport-MSN to Columbustaxi taxi
    7h 11m

Iowa City to Columbus by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Columbus, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Columbus. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Columbus Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to Columbus in around 3h 55m.

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