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

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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Iowa City by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    8h 55m
    $69–103

  2. Drive  356.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Iowa Citycar car 356.6 mi
    6h 8m
    $66–94

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    10h 24m
    $148–225

  4. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane IND - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 49m
    $73–419

  5. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane IND - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 37m

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 57m
    $94–437

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

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 25m
    $397–920

Indianapolis to Iowa City by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 406.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Indianapolis to Iowa City via Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 55m.

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