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How to get fromWilmington to Iowa Cityby train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Wilmington to Iowa City by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Wilmington to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DCA - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 49m

  2. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane PHL - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 1m
    $128–1,163

  3. Train, bus via Washington

    1. Take the train from Wilmington to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    26h 1m
    $287–1,169

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    26h 10m
    $151–305

  5. Drive 944.9 mi

    1. Drive from Wilmington to Iowa Citycar car 944.9 mi
    16h 2m
    $173–250

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane PHL - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 1m

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHL - DSM
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 2m
    $283–1,792

  8. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 20m
    $194–988

  9. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Wilmington to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BWI - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 25m
    $173–959

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wilmington to Jefferson Stationtrain train Wil
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Reading to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    28h 52m
    $171–302

  11. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Wilmington to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    32h 4m
    $343–722

Wilmington to Iowa City by train, subway, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$287Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 951.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Wilmington, DE, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Iowa City via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 26h 10m.

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