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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Manistee is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Manistee is to bus and fly which takes 7h 13m and costs $100 - $380.

How far is it from Iowa City to Manistee?

The distance between Iowa City and Manistee is 557 miles. The road distance is 468.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa City to Manistee without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 13h 48m and costs $210 - $330.

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

It takes approximately 13h 48m to get from Iowa City to Manistee, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Iowa City and Manistee?

Manistee is 1h ahead of Iowa City. It is currently 8:26 AM in Iowa City and 9:26 AM in Manistee.

Can I drive from Iowa City to Manistee?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Manistee is 469 miles. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Iowa City to Manistee.

Where can I stay near Manistee?

There are 40+ hotels available in Manistee.

Iowa City to Manistee - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Iowa City to Manistee by bus, taxi, car, plane, train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus
3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Reed City, MIbus
4. Take the taxi from Reed City, MI to Manisteetaxi
13h 48m
$217–329
Drive 466.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Iowa City to Manisteecar 466.1 mi
7h 57m
$86–123
Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Traverse City, drive
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Traverse City (TVC)plane CID - TVC
3. Drive from Traverse-City-Airport-TVC to Manisteecar
8h 26m
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Reed Citybus
4. Take the taxi from Reed City to Manisteetaxi
14h 2m
$214–359
Bus, train, car ferry, drive
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Manitowocbus
4. Take the carferry from Manitowoc to Ludingtoncarferry
5. Drive from Ludington to Manisteecar
16h 39m
$160–362
Bus, car ferry, drive
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Manitowocbus
4. Take the carferry from Manitowoc to Ludingtoncarferry
5. Drive from Ludington to Manisteecar
16h 41m
$151–340
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane ORD - MBL
8h 20m
$140–249
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Muskegon, drive
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
3. Drive from Muskegon (MKG) to Manisteecar
9h 11m
$163–267
Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane MLI - MBL
7h 13m
$102–374
Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane CID - MBL
8h

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

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4h 56mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Iowa City to Manistee.

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Distance: 553.8 mi
Duration: 13h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Manistee. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Chicago Union Station, take the bus to Kalamazoo, take the bus to Reed City, MI, then take the taxi to Manistee. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to Manistee in around 7h 57m.

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