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

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There are 4 ways to get from Iowa City to Jacksonville by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Springfield to Jacksonvilletaxi taxi
    9h 34m
    $174–303

  2. Drive 190.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Jacksonvillecar car 190.8 mi
    4h 2m
    $35–51

  3. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane CID - SPI
    3. Take the taxi from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Jacksonvilletaxi taxi
    9h 1m

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Jacksonvilletaxi taxi
    10h 37m
    $159–233

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration7h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 440.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Jacksonville. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Springfield, then take the taxi to Jacksonville. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to Jacksonville in around 4h 2m.

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