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How to get fromMundelein to Iowa Cityby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Mundelein to Iowa City by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Mundelein to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Ncs
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1201 / ...
    7h 9m
    $41–77

  2. Drive 211.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mundelein to Iowa Citycar car 211.4 mi
    4h
    $39–56

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

    1. Take the train from Mundelein to O'Hare Transfertrain 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 Cedar Rapids to Iowa Citybus bus
    4h 50m

  4. Train, bus via Naperville

    1. Take the train from Mundelein to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Ncs
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Naperville to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 53m

  5. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    4h 42m
    $73–156

  6. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    6h 31m
    $49–284

  7. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane ORD - ALO
    2. Take the bus from Waterloo to Iowa Citybus bus
    6h 22m

Mundelein to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Mundelein to Iowa City. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can drive from Mundelein to Iowa City in around 4h.

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