There are 7 ways to get from Iowa City to Kansas City Airport (MCI) by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Kansas City (MCI)plane CID - MCI
7h 36mBus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
7h 59m$45–86Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Iowa City to Kansas City-MCI303.3 mi
5h 12mDrive 303.3 mi
- Drive from Iowa City to Kansas City Airport (MCI)car 303.3 mi
5h 12m$56–80Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MLI - MCI
7h 33m$110–618Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MDW - MCI
8h 9m$138–721Bus 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 Kansas City (MCI)plane ORD - MCI
8h 25m$385–868
Iowa City to Kansas City Airport (MCI) by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Kansas City Airport (MCI) is to bus which costs $40 - $90 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Kansas City Airport (MCI) is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Kansas City Airport (MCI). However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at On Bogota At Kci Site Eastbound via Des Moines and East Village - Bay C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Iowa City and Kansas City Airport (MCI) is 279 miles. The road distance is 305.1 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Kansas City Airport (MCI) without a car is to bus which takes 7h 59m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Iowa City to Kansas City Airport (MCI), including transfers.
Iowa City to Kansas City Airport (MCI) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Kansas City Airport (MCI) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Kansas City Airport (MCI) is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Iowa City to Kansas City Airport (MCI).
There are 333+ hotels available in Kansas City Airport (MCI).
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Kansas City Airport (MCI), USA?
You can take a bus from Iowa City to On Bogota At Kci Site Eastbound via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay C in around 7h 59m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,600
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,600
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,700
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Kansas City via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- 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 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
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Iowa City to Kansas City-MCI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Iowa City and Kansas City Airport (MCI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


