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

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There are 9 ways to get from Athens to Iowa City by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Bus via Columbus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Athens, Ohio OU Baker Center to Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    15h 15m
    $111–197

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athens to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    15h 25m
    $68–186

  3. Drive 582.1 mi

    1. Drive from Athens to Iowa Citycar car 582.1 mi
    11h 2m
    $107–154

  4. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens, Ohio OU Baker Center to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH)bus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane CMH - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 14m
    $113–488

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    16h 32m
    $127–306

  6. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens, Ohio OU Baker Center to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH)bus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CMH - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 49m

  7. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens, Ohio OU Baker Center to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH)bus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 14m
    $119–493

  8. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens, Ohio OU Baker Center to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH)bus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 29m
    $611–1,010

  9. Bus, bus to Yeager Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the bus from Athens, Ohio U Baker Center to Parkersburg, WV Marathon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Parkersburg, WV to Charleston, WVbus bus
    3. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CRW - CID
    4. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 52m

Athens to Iowa City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 661.1 mi
  • Duration: 15h 15m

What companies run services between Athens, OH, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Athens, Ohio OU Baker Center to Iowa City via Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station, Columbus, and Chicago Bus Station in around 15h 15m.

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