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How to get fromIowa City to Saint Charlesby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Iowa City to Saint Charles by bus, train, 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 OTC to Genevatrain train Up-W
    6h 45m
    $53–88

  2. Drive 183.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Saint Charlescar car 183.3 mi
    3h 11m
    $34–49

  3. Drive, fly, bus

    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 bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    4h 42m
    $103–205

Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Iowa City to Saint Charles.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 262.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Saint Charles. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Washington & Jefferson, take the bus to Washington & Canal, walk to Chicago OTC, take the train to Geneva, then take the taxi to Saint Charles. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to Saint Charles in around 3h 11m.

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