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

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There are 7 ways to get from Wilmington to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Wilmington International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ILM - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 54m

  2. Fly Wilmington International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ILM - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 15m
    $103–445

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    33h 23m
    $186–392

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Wilsonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    35h 19m
    $376–807

  5. Drive 1,069.1 mi

    1. Drive from Wilmington to Iowa Citycar car 1,069.1 mi
    19h 7m
    $196–282

  6. Taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Wilmington to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane OAJ - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 17m

  7. Fly Wilmington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ILM - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 4m
    $106–407

Wilmington to Iowa City by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration33h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 958.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Market St EB at 6th St to Iowa City via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 33h 23m.

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