Rome2Rio

How to get fromIowa City to Arkansasby bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

Find Transport to Arkansas

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Iowa City to Arkansas by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), 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.

  1. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT)plane plane MLI - LIT
    7h 41m
    $97–426

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    19h 1m
    $379–608

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Shell Gas Station - Little Rock, ARbus bus Chicago
    19h 39m
    $174–225

  4. Drive  563.4 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Little Rockcar car 563.4 mi
    11h 26m
    $103–149

  5. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane MLI - XNA
    7h 52m
    $171–716

  6. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane CID - XNA
    8h 15m

  7. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Texarkana Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK)plane plane CID - TXK
    7h 48m

  8. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT)plane plane CID - LIT
    8h 4m

  9. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane plane CID - FSM
    7h 53m

  10. Bus, train via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Union Stationtrain train
    19h 47m
    $274–433

Iowa City to Arkansas by bus, foot, and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration19h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$379Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Iowa City to Arkansas.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 546.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Iowa City to State Capitol via Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago, Mitchell, and MidtownDoctors2 in around 19h 39m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound