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

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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa City to Murray 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 Fulton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Fulton Amtrak Station to Murraytaxi taxi
    14h 36m
    $254–463

  2. Drive 450.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Murraycar car 450.1 mi
    8h 38m
    $83–119

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Paducah Bus Station to Murraytaxi taxi
    16h 33m
    $213–337

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

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane MLI - PAH
    3. Take the taxi from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Murraytaxi taxi
    9h 32m
    $210–528

  5. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, 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 Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane CID - PAH
    3. Take the taxi from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Murraytaxi taxi
    9h 34m

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane ORD - PAH
    3. Take the taxi from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Murraytaxi taxi
    9h 29m
    $221–548

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Iowa City to Murray.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 664.7 mi
  • Duration: 14h 36m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Murray, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Murray. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Fulton Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Murray. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Paducah Bus Station, then take the taxi to Murray.

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