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How to get fromIowa City to Downers Groveby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa City to Downers Grove by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    6h 8m
    $38–71

  2. Drive 199 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Downers Grovecar car 199 mi
    3h 23m
    $37–53

  3. 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BRL - ORD
    5h 9m
    $75–162

  4. 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    6h 47m
    $46–249

  5. 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CID - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    6h 45m

Iowa City to Downers Grove by bus, foot, and train (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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