The Iowa City City Council unanimously voted in favor of a resolution supporting a passenger rail service between Iowa City and Chicago at its meeting Tuesday night.

The Chamber of Commerce needs government funding for the project. Officials said they expect to reach a decision in October.

The Chicago-Iowa City passenger line would cost roughly $42 for a one-way ticket.

In July, Gov. Chet Culver and Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, visited Iowa City to support the railroad proposal when the idea was first introduced to the public.

“We know with all the students here in Iowa City — they’re going to help us promote light rail and passenger rail,” Culver said in July.

— by Nicole Karlis