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How to get fromIowa City to Round Lake Beachby bus, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicagobus bus Btw 1202 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Round Laketrain train Md-N
    6h 35m
    $44–79

  2. Drive 216.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Round Lake Beachcar car 216.4 mi
    4h 7m
    $40–57

  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 Edgebrook to Round Laketrain train
    5h 42m
    $76–461

  4. Bus, train via Naperville

    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 Union Station to Round Laketrain train
    7h 30m

  5. 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 Union Station to Round Laketrain train
    8h 5m
    $41–79

  6. Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Edgebrook to Round Laketrain train
    5h 41m
    $79–166

  7. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Edgebrook to Round Laketrain train
    7h 19m
    $50–254

Iowa City to Round Lake Beach by bus, foot, and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Iowa City to Round Lake Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 280.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Round Lake Beach, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Round Lake Beach. However, you can take the bus to Chicago, walk to Union Station, then take the train to Round Lake. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to Round Lake Beach in around 4h 7m.

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