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How to get fromSaint Charles to Iowa Cityby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Saint Charles to Iowa City by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    6h 46m
    $50–90

  2. Drive 182.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Charles to Iowa Citycar car 182.4 mi
    3h 11m
    $34–49

  3. Bus, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    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
    4h 51m
    $109–202

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Saint Charles, IL, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Saint Charles to Iowa City. However, you can take the taxi to Geneva, take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Madison & Canal, take the line 60 bus to Harrison & Jefferson, walk to Chicago Bus Station, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can drive from Saint Charles to Iowa City in around 3h 11m.

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