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How to get fromIowa City to Planoby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Iowa City to Plano by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kennedy Sq Shelter to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Plano Stationtrain train
    5h 39m
    $175–263

  2. Drive 164.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Planocar car 164.8 mi
    3h 33m
    $31–44

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Plano Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    6h 50m
    $50–99

Iowa City to Plano by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 220.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Plano. However, you can take the bus to Moline Center Station, take the line 30 bus to Kennedy Sq Shelter, take the taxi to Galesburg Amtrak Station, then take the train to Plano Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to Plano in around 3h 33m.

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