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How to get fromOttawa to Iowa Cityby taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Ottawa to Iowa City by taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Taxi, train, bus via Galesburg

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ottawa to Mendota Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Mendota Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    6h 8m
    $231–315

  2. Drive 153.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ottawa to Iowa Citycar car 153.1 mi
    2h 39m
    $28–41

  3. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Ottawa to Mendota Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Mendota Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 59m
    $133–212

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    10h
    $99–164

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  • Distance: 211.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a vehicle from Ottawa to Iowa City via Oglesby and Chicago Bus Station in around 10h.

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