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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Joliet is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Joliet is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa City and Joliet?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Ottawa St & Clinton St via Downers Grove Metra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Iowa City to Joliet?

The distance between Iowa City and Joliet is 231 miles. The road distance is 196.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa City to Joliet without a car is to bus which takes 6h 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Iowa City to Joliet, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa City to Joliet bus from?

Iowa City to Joliet bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Iowa City station.

Where does the Iowa City to Joliet bus arrive?

Iowa City to Joliet bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Naperville station.

Can I drive from Iowa City to Joliet?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Joliet is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Iowa City to Joliet.

Where can I stay near Joliet?

There are 73+ hotels available in Joliet.

Iowa City to Joliet - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Napervillebus Btw 1210
2. Take the bus from Downers Grove Metra to Ottawa St & Clinton Stbus 834
6h 26m
Drive 195.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Iowa City to Jolietcar 195.2 mi
3h 15m
$36–52
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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
5h 31m
$73–458
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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
5h 29m
$76–163

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

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1h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 229.8 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Ottawa St & Clinton St via Naperville, Naperville, Downers Grove, and Downers Grove Metra in around 6h 26m.

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