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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    10h 30m
    $190–298

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DTW - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 9m
    $82–468

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    12h 7m

  4. Drive  485.8 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Iowa Citycar car 485.8 mi
    8h 5m
    $89–129

  5. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DTW - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 45m

  6. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    13h 30m
    $92–142

  7. Fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DTW - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 5m
    $157–731

  8. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 17m
    $169–527

  9. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 42m
    $172–720

Detroit to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 503.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 30m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Iowa City via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 7m.

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