What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Abilene?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Abilene is to bus via Kansas City which costs $150 - $320 and takes 24h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa City to Abilene?

The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Abilene is to bus and fly which takes 8h 58m and costs $110 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa City and Abilene?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Abilene. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Abilene via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station and Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 15m.

How far is it from Iowa City to Abilene?

The distance between Iowa City and Abilene is 880 miles. The road distance is 943.7 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa City to Abilene without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa City to Abilene without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 24h 15m and costs $150 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Iowa City to Abilene?

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Iowa City to Abilene, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa City to Abilene bus from?

Iowa City to Abilene bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.

Where does the Iowa City to Abilene bus arrive?

Iowa City to Abilene bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.

Can I drive from Iowa City to Abilene?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Abilene is 944 miles. It takes approximately 15h 41m to drive from Iowa City to Abilene.

How do I get a bus ticket from Iowa City to Abilene?

Book your Iowa City to Abilene bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Abilene?

There are 59+ hotels available in Abilene.

Iowa City to Abilene - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa City to Abilene by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Abilene (ABI)plane MLI - ABI
8h 58m
$110–457
Bus via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Abilenebus
24h 15m
$159–317
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Worthtrain
3. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Abilenebus
32h 54m
$386–810
Drive 938.2 mi
1. Drive from Iowa City to Abilenecar 938.2 mi
15h 41m
$172–248
Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Abilene (ABI)plane CID - ABI
8h 22m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Dallas Jeffersonbus
3. Take the bus from Dallas to Abilenebus
29h 44m
$242–433

Iowa City to Abilene by bus

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24h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 875.1 mi
Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Abilene, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Abilene via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 24h 15m.

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