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How to get fromFrankfurt am Main to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Iowa City by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FRA - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    17h 35m

  2. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane FRA - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    15h 31m
    $218–777

  3. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane FRA - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    17h 6m
    $343–1,224

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

    1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FRA - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    17h 36m
    $356–626

  5. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane FRA - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    20h 55m
    $479–1,398

Frankfurt (FRA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration14h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$341Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,520.3 mi
  • Duration: 17h 35m

What companies run services between Frankfurt am Main, Germany and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Frankfurt am Main to Iowa City. However, you can take the train to Frankfurt, walk to Frankfurt (FRA) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 11 bus to GTC Bay 11, walk to GTC Bay 9, then take the bus to Court St Transportation Center. Alternatively, you can take the train to Frankfurt, walk to Frankfurt (FRA) airport, fly to Quad City International Airport (MLI), walk to QC Airport Shelter, take the line 20 bus to Centre Station, walk to Moline Center Station, then take the bus to Iowa City.

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