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How to get fromIowa City to Lansingby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Iowa City to Lansing by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Lansingtaxi taxi
    11h 54m
    $209–373

  2. Drive 140.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Lansingcar car 140.4 mi
    3h 12m
    $26–37

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to La Crossebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from La Crosse to Lansingtaxi taxi
    12h 56m
    $187–274

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  • Distance: 543.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Lansing. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Chicago Union Station, take the train to La Crosse Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Lansing. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to Lansing in around 3h 12m.

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