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How to get fromIowa City to East Lansingby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Iowa City to East Lansing by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    10h 11m
    $101–207

  2. Bus via South Haven

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    12h 30m
    $76–145

  3. Drive 424 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa City to East Lansingcar car 424 mi
    7h 8m
    $78–112

  4. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane MLI - LAN
    8h 10m
    $99–572

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 18m
    $111–177

  6. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane CID - FNT
    3. Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    9h 3m

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    9h 21m
    $105–544

  8. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane CID - GRR
    3. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    11h 34m

Iowa City to East Lansing by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Iowa City to East Lansing.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 431.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 11m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 10h 18m.

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