What is the cheapest way to get from Chesterton to Iowa City?

The cheapest way to get from Chesterton to Iowa City is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chesterton to Iowa City?

The fastest way to get from Chesterton to Iowa City is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $45 - $70.

How far is it from Chesterton to Iowa City?

The distance between Chesterton and Iowa City is 280 miles. The road distance is 251.6 miles.

How do I travel from Chesterton to Iowa City without a car?

The best way to get from Chesterton to Iowa City without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 47m and costs $70 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Chesterton to Iowa City?

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Chesterton to Iowa City, including transfers.

Can I drive from Chesterton to Iowa City?

Yes, the driving distance between Chesterton to Iowa City is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Chesterton to Iowa City.

Where can I stay near Iowa City?

There are 47+ hotels available in Iowa City.

Chesterton to Iowa City - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Dune Park to Millennium StationWestbound to Chicago / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa CityChicago
7h 47m
$74–127
Drive 250.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chesterton to Iowa City250.2 mi
4h 18m
$46–66
Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
1. Take the train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)ORD - CID
5h 58m
$79–329
Train, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)ORD - BRL
3. Take the bus from Burlington to Iowa City
7h 13m
$108–215
Train, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)ORD - ALO
3. Take the bus from Waterloo to Iowa City
7h 57m
$110–370

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

63Weekly Planes

1h 19mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chesterton to Iowa City.

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Distance: 278.4 mi
Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Chesterton, Porter County, IN, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chesterton to Iowa City. However, you can take the taxi to Dune Park, take the train to Millennium Station, walk to Randolph & Stetson, take the line 60 bus to Harrison & Jefferson, walk to Chicago, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can drive from Chesterton to Iowa City in around 4h 18m.

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