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How to get fromIowa City to Northwestern Universityby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa City to Northwestern University by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    6h 17m
    $39–72

  2. Drive 221.2 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Northwestern Universitycar car 221.2 mi
    4h 18m
    $41–59

  3. Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly

    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
    5h
    $75–161

  4. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly

    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
    6h 38m
    $46–248

  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 Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    6h 36m

Iowa City to Northwestern University by bus, foot, and subway (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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