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How to get fromLake Forest to Iowa Cityby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Forest to Iowa City by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    6h 31m
    $38–74

  2. Drive 220.8 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Iowa Citycar car 220.8 mi
    4h 13m
    $41–59

  3. Train, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Clybourntrain train
    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
    5h 49m
    $77–163

  4. Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Clybourntrain train
    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 27m

  5. Train, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Clybourntrain train
    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
    7h 38m
    $52–300

Lake Forest to Iowa City by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Forest to Iowa City. However, you can take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Madison & Canal, take the line 60 bus to Harrison & Jefferson, walk to Chicago Bus Station, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can drive from Lake Forest to Iowa City in around 4h 13m.

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