What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Grayslake?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Grayslake is to bus and train via Davenport which costs $35 - $80 and takes 7h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa City to Grayslake?

The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Grayslake is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $35 - $60.

How far is it from Iowa City to Grayslake?

The distance between Iowa City and Grayslake is 279 miles. The road distance is 218.6 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa City to Grayslake without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa City to Grayslake without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 18m and costs $40 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Iowa City to Grayslake?

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Iowa City to Grayslake, including transfers.

Can I drive from Iowa City to Grayslake?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Grayslake is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Iowa City to Grayslake.

Where can I stay near Grayslake?

There are 178+ hotels available in Grayslake.

Iowa City to Grayslake - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Iowa City to Grayslake by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicagobus Btw 1202 / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grayslaketrain Md-N
6h 18m
$43–78
Drive 217.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Iowa City to Grayslakecar 217.3 mi
4h 8m
$40–58
Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport, train
1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
2. Take the train from Edgebrook to Grayslaketrain
5h 30m
$76–460
Bus, train via Naperville
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Napervillebus
2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grayslaketrain
7h 12m
Bus, train via Davenport
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Davenportbus
2. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grayslaketrain
7h 48m
$40–78
Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly, train
1. Drive from Iowa City to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car
2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BRL - ORD
3. Take the train from Edgebrook to Grayslaketrain
5h 28m
$79–165
Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Molinebus
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MLI - ORD
3. Take the train from Edgebrook to Grayslaketrain
7h 6m
$50–253
Bus to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Waterloobus
2. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALO - ORD
3. Take the train from Edgebrook to Grayslaketrain
6h 49m

Iowa City to Grayslake by bus, foot, and train

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6h 18mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 277.4 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Grayslake. However, you can take the bus to Chicago, walk to Union Station, then take the train to Grayslake. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to Grayslake in around 4h 8m.

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