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How to get fromSt. Louis to University of Iowaby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to University of Iowa by train, bus, bus (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 28m
    $118–249

  2. Drive 259.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to University of Iowacar car 259.5 mi
    4h 39m
    $48–69

  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 / ...
    11h 44m
    $78–153

  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
    9h 3m
    $76–430

  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 35m

St. Louis to University of Iowa by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 504.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 28m

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

You can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to University of Iowa via Des Moines and Iowa City in around 11h 44m.

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