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How to get fromIowa City to Daytonby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Iowa City to Dayton by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    12h 6m
    $62–131

  2. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane MLI - DAY
    8h 30m
    $61–349

  3. Drive  465.7 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Daytoncar car 465.7 mi
    8h 3m
    $85–123

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 44m
    $99–210

  5. 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 Dayton (DAY)plane plane CID - DAY
    8h 37m

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane ORD - DAY
    9h 37m
    $71–336

  7. Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car car
    2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane BRL - DAY
    6h 53m
    $71–363

Iowa City to Dayton by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 517.8 mi
  • Duration: 12h 6m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Chicago Bus Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 12h 6m.

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