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How to get fromIowa City to Saint Charlesby bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa City to Saint Charles by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    12h 14m
    $209–322

  2. Drive  239.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Saint Charlescar car 239.1 mi
    4h 21m
    $44–63

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    13h 47m
    $102–155

  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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MLI - STL
    8h 30m
    $101–480

  5. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane CID - STL
    8h 18m

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar104Weekly Planes
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 531.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 14m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Saint Charles, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Saint Charles via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Civic Center Transit Center, North Hanley Transit Center, and 4375 Rider Trail North Sb in around 13h 47m.

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