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How to get fromPortage to Iowa Cityby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Portage to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    6h 6m
    $66–140

  2. Drive 243.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portage to Iowa Citycar car 243.5 mi
    4h 14m
    $45–65

  3. Train, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    3. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    5h 57m
    $95–184

  4. Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 35m

  5. Train, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 46m
    $70–321

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portage to Iowa City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 263.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Portage, IN, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Portage to Iowa City via Gary Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 6m.

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