There are 9 ways to get from Iowa City to Duluth by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Duluthbus
11h 35m$98–152Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Duluth International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane MLI - DLH
8h 55m$71–388Drive 419.3 mi
- Drive from Iowa City to Duluthcar 419.3 mi
7h 26m$77–111Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Duluth International Airport
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane CID - DLH
9h 8mBus via Saint Paul
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus
11h 52m$95–149Bus to Des Moines, fly to Duluth International Airport
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane DSM - DLH
9h 42m$146–690Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane CID - MSP
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus
8h 31mBus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Duluth International Airport
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane ORD - DLH
9h 57m$86–365Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Range Regional Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Range Regional Airport (HIB)plane CID - HIB
- Take the bus from Hibbing to Duluthbus
9h 28m
Iowa City to Duluth by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Duluth is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Duluth is to drive which takes 7h 26m and costs $75 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Duluth. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Duluth via Des Moines and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
The distance between Iowa City and Duluth is 517 miles. The road distance is 421.8 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Duluth without a car is to bus which takes 11h 35m and costs $95 - $160.
It takes approximately 11h 35m to get from Iowa City to Duluth, including transfers.
Iowa City to Duluth bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Duluth bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Duluth is 422 miles. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Iowa City to Duluth.
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What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Duluth, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Iowa City to Duluth via Des Moines and Minneapolis in around 11h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Duluth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Des Moines to Duluth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Duluth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- 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 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
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