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How to get fromIowa City to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshoreby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa City to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore by bus, train, car, or plane

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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 Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train Ssl / ...
    6h 39m
    $54–88

  2. Drive 249.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshorecar car 249.5 mi
    4h 18m
    $46–66

  3. Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    5h 22m
    $84–178

  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 Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    7h 1m
    $60–275

  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 Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    6h 59m

Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 271.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Jackson & Clinton, take the line 126 bus to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, walk to Van Buren St., take the train to Dune Park, then take the taxi to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in around 4h 18m.

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