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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Iowa Cityby train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, taxi, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    9h 32m
    $133–210

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane GRR - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 10m
    $59–340

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    9h 32m

  4. Drive  380.9 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Iowa Citycar car 380.9 mi
    6h 25m
    $70–101

  5. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MKG - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 50m
    $252–335

  6. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane GRR - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 43m

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 40m

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 50m
    $143–424

  9. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MKG - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 44m

Grand Rapids to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 399.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 32m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Iowa City via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 32m.

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