There are 6 ways to get from Saint Joseph to Iowa City by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
7h 22m$58–123Drive 299.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Joseph to Iowa Citycar 299.9 mi
5h 8m$55–80Train, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive
- Take the train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane ORD - BRL
- Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar
6h 51m$94–214Bus
- Take the bus from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
7h 22m$62–110Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
- Take the train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
8h 29mTrain, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus
- Take the train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
- Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus
8h 40m$74–341
Saint Joseph to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Joseph to Iowa City is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Joseph to Iowa City is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Joseph station to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station and arriving at Iowa City via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
The distance between Saint Joseph and Iowa City is 314 miles. The road distance is 301.7 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Joseph to Iowa City without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 22m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Saint Joseph to Iowa City, including transfers.
Saint Joseph to Iowa City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station.
Saint Joseph to Iowa City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Iowa City is 1h behind Saint Joseph. It is currently 12:50 AM in Saint Joseph and 11:50 PM in Iowa City.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Joseph to Iowa City is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Saint Joseph to Iowa City.
What companies run services between Saint Joseph, MI, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Iowa City via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 7h 22m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- 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
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
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