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How to get fromLafayette to Iowa Cityby bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Lafayette to Iowa City by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    7h 44m
    $54–109

  2. Drive 302.5 mi

    1. Drive from Lafayette to Iowa Citycar car 302.5 mi
    5h 41m
    $56–80

  3. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    3. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    6h 20m
    $125–222

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    8h 48m
    $68–144

  5. Fly Purdue University Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LAF - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 38m

  6. Fly Purdue University Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane LAF - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 43m
    $55–319

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 58m

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 9m
    $100–359

Lafayette to Iowa City by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 345 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Lafayette, IN, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Iowa City via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 7h 44m.

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