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How to get fromKolkata to Iowa Cityby plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Kolkata to Iowa City by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane CCU - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    40h 9m
    $512–1,326

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CCU - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    32h 16m
    $392–1,023

  3. Fly to Omaha, bus

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane CCU - OMA
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Iowa Citybus bus
    40h 46m
    $689–1,777

  4. Fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane CCU - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    39h 42m
    $799–2,088

  5. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane CCU - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    39h 12m
    $706–1,806

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration34h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$513Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,080.8 mi
  • Duration: 40h 9m

What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kolkata to Iowa City. However, you can take the line 33811 train to Dum Dum Cant, walk to Dum Dum Cantonment, take the subway to Jai Hind, walk to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) airport, fly to Quad City International Airport (MLI), walk to QC Airport Shelter, take the line 20 bus to Centre Station, walk to Moline Center Station, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can take the line 33811 train to Dum Dum Cant, walk to Dum Dum Cantonment, take the subway to Jai Hind, walk to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Washington-Blue, walk to Madison & Wabash, take the line 60 bus to Harrison & Jefferson, walk to Chicago Bus Station, then take the bus to Iowa City.

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