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How to get fromPark Ridge to Iowa Cityby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Park Ridge to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    5h 57m
    $42–78

  2. Drive 217.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Park Ridge to Iowa Citycar car 217.6 mi
    3h 42m
    $40–58

  3. 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 12m
    $73–158

  4. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    5h 50m

  5. 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 2m
    $49–286

Park Ridge to Iowa City by train and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City twice daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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