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

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There are 8 ways to get from Rochester to Iowa City by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Rochester to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ROC - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 11m

  2. Fly Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 26m
    $114–470

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    17h 7m
    $182–388

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    18h 45m
    $123–207

  5. Drive  804.5 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Iowa Citycar car 804.5 mi
    13h 41m
    $147–213

  6. Fly Rochester to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ROC - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 31m
    $122–586

  7. Fly Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 12m
    $132–553

  8. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BUF - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 42m

Rochester to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 762 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Iowa City via Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 18h 45m.

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