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

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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa City to Eldon by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Jefferson City to Eldontaxi taxi
    11h 9m
    $138–222

  2. Drive 270.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Eldoncar car 270.3 mi
    5h
    $50–72

  3. Bus, train, taxi via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Eldontaxi taxi
    14h 13m
    $223–418

  4. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane MLI - COU
    3. Drive from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Eldoncar car
    8h 12m
    $74–372

  5. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Eldontaxi taxi
    11h 41m
    $166–282

  6. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane CID - COU
    3. Drive from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Eldoncar car
    8h 25m

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Iowa City to Eldon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 486.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 9m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Eldon, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Eldon. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Kansas City Bus Station, take the bus to Jefferson City, then take the taxi to Eldon. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Jefferson City Station, then take the taxi to Eldon.

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