There are 11 ways to get from Iowa City to Allentown by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Lehigh Valley International Airport
best- Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)plane MLI - ABE
8h 59m$87–438Bus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Allentownbus FlixBus N2640
23h 25m$155–255Bus, train via Washington
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus
27h 23m$277–623Drive 921.2 mi
- Drive from Iowa City to Allentowncar 921.2 mi
15h 28m$169–243Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Lehigh Valley International Airport
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)plane CID - ABE
9h 17mBus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane CID - AVP
- Take the bus from Wyoming Valley Mall to Allentown Transportation Centerbus
9h 51mBus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Lehigh Valley International Airport
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)plane ORD - ABE
10h 8m$102–405Bus to Des Moines, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DSM - PHL
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus
9h 28m$247–1,037Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane ORD - AVP
- Take the bus from Wyoming Valley Mall to Allentown Transportation Centerbus
10h 54m$180–553Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train, bus
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CID - DCA
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus
10h 5mBus, train
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus
34h$315–750
Iowa City to Allentown by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Allentown is to bus which costs $150 - $260 and takes 23h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Allentown is to bus and fly which takes 8h 59m and costs $85 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Allentown. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Allentown via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 25m.
The distance between Iowa City and Allentown is 864 miles. The road distance is 926.6 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Allentown without a car is to bus which takes 23h 25m and costs $150 - $260.
It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Iowa City to Allentown, including transfers.
Iowa City to Allentown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Allentown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Allentown is 1h ahead of Iowa City. It is currently 4:27 PM in Iowa City and 5:27 PM in Allentown.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Allentown is 927 miles. It takes approximately 15h 28m to drive from Iowa City to Allentown.
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Allentown, Lehigh County, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Iowa City to Allentown via Chicago Bus Station in around 23h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $250–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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