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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $65 - $120 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 6h 6m and costs $65 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa City and Indianapolis?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from Iowa City to Indianapolis?

The distance between Iowa City and Indianapolis is 408 miles. The road distance is 357.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa City to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs $65 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Iowa City to Indianapolis, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Iowa City to Indianapolis bus arrive?

Iowa City to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Iowa City and Indianapolis?

Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Iowa City. It is currently 2:42 AM in Iowa City and 3:42 AM in Indianapolis.

Can I drive from Iowa City to Indianapolis?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Indianapolis is 358 miles. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Iowa City to Indianapolis.

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

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

Where can I stay near Indianapolis?

There are 729+ hotels available in Indianapolis.

Iowa City to Indianapolis - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Iowa City to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or plane

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1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
9h 30m
$65–117
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
10h 48m
$96–197
Drive 355.6 mi
1. Drive from Iowa City to Indianapoliscar 355.6 mi
6h 6m
$65–94
Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MLI - IND
7h 59m
$83–451
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 Indianapolis (IND)plane CID - IND
7h 54m
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
9h 5m
$460–1,374
Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
8h 51m
$108–567

Iowa City to Indianapolis by bus

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9h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 405.5 mi
Duration: 9h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Indianapolis via Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 30m.

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