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How to get fromEast Lansing to University of Iowaby train, bus, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from East Lansing to University of Iowa by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    10h 33m
    $91–206

  2. Bus via South Haven

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 24m
    $71–142

  3. Drive 423.9 mi

    1. Drive from East Lansing to University of Iowacar car 423.9 mi
    7h 9m
    $78–112

  4. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane LAN - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 22m
    $95–458

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    10h 33m
    $106–176

  6. Fly Capital Region International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LAN - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 51m

  7. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Flint Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FNT - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 22m

East Lansing to University of Iowa by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 432.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 33m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and University of Iowa, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to University of Iowa via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Iowa City in around 10h 33m.

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