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How to get fromIowa City to Palatineby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Iowa City to Palatine by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Napervillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train
    6h 33m

  2. Drive 204 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Palatinecar car 204 mi
    3h 46m
    $38–54

  3. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport, train

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CID - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Palatinetrain train
    4h 42m
    $72–457

  4. Bus, train via Davenport

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Davenportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train
    7h 16m
    $42–80

  5. 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
    4h 40m
    $75–162

  6. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Molinebus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLI - ORD
    6h 18m
    $46–250

  7. Bus to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Waterloobus bus
    2. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ALO - ORD
    6h 1m

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

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Iowa City to Palatine.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 252.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Palatine. However, you can take the bus to Naperville, walk to Naperville, take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to Palatine. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to Palatine in around 3h 46m.

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