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How to get fromPoplar Bluff to Iowa Cityby car, bus, train, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Poplar Bluff to Iowa City by car, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Drive, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Poplar Bluff to Flying J - Matthewscar car
    2. Take the bus from Flying J - Matthews to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    15h 4m
    $126–280

  2. Drive 396.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poplar Bluff to Iowa Citycar car 396.1 mi
    7h 32m
    $73–105

  3. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Poplar Bluff Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    16h 24m
    $180–360

  4. Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Poplar Bluff to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car car
    2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane PAH - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 39m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Poplar Bluff Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    17h 16m
    $136–272

  6. Drive to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Poplar Bluff to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)car car
    2. Fly from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CGI - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 32m
    $145–303

  7. Drive to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Poplar Bluff to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)car car
    2. Fly from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CGI - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 51m

  8. Drive to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Poplar Bluff to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)car car
    2. Fly from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane CGI - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 22m
    $133–527

Poplar Bluff to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration16h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 690.1 mi
  • Duration: 15h 4m

What companies run services between Poplar Bluff, MO, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Poplar Bluff to Iowa City. However, you can drive to Flying J - Matthews, take the bus to Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, take the line 35 bus to Sox-35th Red Line Station, walk to LaSalle & 35th Street, take the line 24 bus to Clark & Harrison, walk to Chicago Bus Station, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poplar Bluff Station to Iowa City via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 16h 24m.

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