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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1201 / ...
    6h 53m
    $43–79

  2. Drive 203.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palatine to Iowa Citycar car 203.2 mi
    3h 46m
    $38–54

  3. Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    5h 4m
    $46–280

  4. Train, bus via Naperville

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Naperville to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 41m

  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 55m
    $75–161

  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 45m
    $51–289

  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 36m

Palatine to Iowa City by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Palatine 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, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can drive from Palatine to Iowa City in around 3h 46m.

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