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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Plainfield is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 7h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Plainfield is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa City and Plainfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Plainfield Park-n-Ride via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Iowa City to Plainfield?

The distance between Iowa City and Plainfield is 257 miles. The road distance is 195.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa City to Plainfield without a car is to bus and taxi and train which takes 6h 38m and costs $210 - $320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Iowa City to Plainfield, including transfers.

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

Iowa City to Plainfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.

Where does the Iowa City to Plainfield bus arrive?

Iowa City to Plainfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Iowa City to Plainfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Plainfield is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Iowa City to Plainfield.

Where can I stay near Plainfield?

There are 116+ hotels available in Plainfield.

Iowa City to Plainfield - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Iowa City to Plainfield by bus, taxi, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus, taxi, train
best
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
2. Take the taxi from Kennedy Sq Shelter to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi
3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 38m
$210–318
Drive 194.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Iowa City to Plainfieldcar 194.4 mi
3h 28m
$36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Station to Plainfield Park-n-Ridebus 755
7h 38m
$36–68

Iowa City to Plainfield by bus and foot

14Weekly Services

7h 38mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 256 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Plainfield, Will County, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Plainfield Park-n-Ride via Chicago Bus Station and Union Station in around 7h 38m.

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