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How to get fromSt. Louis to Iowa Cityby train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Iowa City by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, 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 19m
    $108–216

  2. Drive  259.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Iowa Citycar car 259.6 mi
    4h 39m
    $48–69

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    11h 20m
    $83–126

  4. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane STL - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 39m
    $72–408

  5. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane STL - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 32m

St. Louis to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 504 mi
  • Duration: 10h 19m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Iowa City via Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 20m.

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