There are 7 ways to get from Iowa City to Interlochen by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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
best- Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Traverse City (TVC)plane MLI - TVC
7h 40m$116–416Drive 513.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa City to Interlochencar 513.2 mi
8h 37m$94–136Bus, train
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
16h 43m$106–239Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Traverse City (TVC)plane CID - TVC
7h 44mBus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ORD - TVC
8h 24m$131–394Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly
- Drive from Iowa City to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car
- Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Traverse City (TVC)plane BRL - TVC
6h 4m$124–431Bus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
16h 43m$106–174
Iowa City to Interlochen by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Interlochen is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Interlochen is to drive and fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $120 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Interlochen. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at J Maddy Pkwy at Riley Rd via Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids and Hall St. Transfer Station- Route 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 43m.
The distance between Iowa City and Interlochen is 422 miles. The road distance is 516.2 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Interlochen without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 43m and costs $100 - $240.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Iowa City to Interlochen, including transfers.
Iowa City to Interlochen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Interlochen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Interlochen is 1h ahead of Iowa City. It is currently 12:29 PM in Iowa City and 1:29 PM in Interlochen.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Interlochen is 516 miles. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Iowa City to Interlochen.
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Interlochen, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Iowa City to J Maddy Pkwy at Riley Rd via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Grand Rapids, and Hall St. Transfer Station- Route 12 in around 16h 43m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Traverse City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Traverse City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Traverse City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- 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
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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