There are 3 ways to get from Saint Charles to Iowa City by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
12h 14m$202–319Drive 239.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Charles to Iowa Citycar 239.7 mi
4h 19m$44–64Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
14h 1m$95–153
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Charles to Iowa City is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Charles to Iowa City is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Charles to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from 4375 Rider Trail North Sb and arriving at Iowa City via North Hanley Transit Center, St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.
The distance between Saint Charles and Iowa City is 531 miles. The road distance is 241.1 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Charles to Iowa City without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 14m and costs $200 - $320.
It takes approximately 12h 14m to get from Saint Charles to Iowa City, including transfers.
Saint Charles to Iowa City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
Saint Charles to Iowa City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Charles to Iowa City is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Saint Charles to Iowa City.
There are 44+ hotels available in Iowa City.
What companies run services between Saint Charles, MO, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Saint Charles to Iowa City via 4375 Rider Trail North Sb, North Hanley Transit Center, Civic Center Transit Center, St Louis Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 1m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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