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How to get fromWheeling to Iowa Cityby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Wheeling to Iowa City by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Wheeling to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Ncs
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    6h 19m
    $35–71

  2. Drive 209.1 mi

    1. Drive from Wheeling to Iowa Citycar car 209.1 mi
    3h 55m
    $39–56

  3. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    4h 22m
    $73–155

  4. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h

  5. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    6h 11m
    $49–292

Wheeling to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Wheeling, IL, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Wheeling to Iowa City. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago Bus Station, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can drive from Wheeling to Iowa City in around 3h 55m.

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