There are 4 ways to get from Normal to Iowa City by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
7h 43m$65–126Drive 186.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Normal to Iowa Citycar 186.8 mi
3h 18m$35–50Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
9h 40m$63–98Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Watterson Commons to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus Peoria line
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
10h 10m$85–123
Normal to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Normal to Iowa City is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Normal to Iowa City is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Normal to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Iowa City via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
The distance between Normal and Iowa City is 349 miles. The road distance is 187.8 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to Iowa City without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 43m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Normal to Iowa City, including transfers.
Normal to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
Normal to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Iowa City is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Normal to Iowa City.
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What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Iowa City via Des Moines in around 9h 40m.
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Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
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- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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