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How to get fromPhiladelphia to University of Iowaby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to University of Iowa by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane PHL - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 36m

  2. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane PHL - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 36m
    $122–621

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    24h 54m
    $166–305

  4. Train, bus via Washington

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    26h 34m
    $303–1,201

  5. Drive 964.3 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to University of Iowacar car 964.3 mi
    15h 55m
    $176–255

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHL - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 37m
    $297–1,350

  7. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DCA - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 21m

  8. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 55m
    $178–446

  9. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 16m
    $155–293

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    32h 43m
    $364–753

Philadelphia to University of Iowa by bus and foot

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration24h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 917.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 36m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and University of Iowa, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to University of Iowa via Harrisburg Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Iowa City in around 24h 54m.

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