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How to get fromSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville to Iowa Cityby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to Iowa City by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    10h 52m
    $161–310

  2. Drive 269.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to Iowa Citycar car 269.4 mi
    4h 53m
    $50–71

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    12h 7m
    $122–210

  4. Taxi, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to St-Louis-Airport-STLtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane STL - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 57m
    $138–503

  5. Taxi, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to St-Louis-Airport-STLtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane STL - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 29m

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar107Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to Iowa City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 524.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 52m

What companies run services between Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to Iowa City via St Louis Bus Station and Des Moines in around 12h 7m.

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