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How to get fromIowa City to Michigan State Universityby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Iowa City to Michigan State University by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicagobus bus Btw 1202 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    9h 40m
    $106–214

  2. Drive 424.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Michigan State Universitycar car 424.3 mi
    7h 9m
    $78–112

  3. Bus, train via Naperville

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Napervillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 31m
    $123–219

  4. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane MLI - LAN
    8h 15m
    $110–590

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicagobus bus Btw 1202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 45m
    $116–194

  6. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Davenportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus bus
    4. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    13h 27m
    $111–182

  7. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane CID - FNT
    3. Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    9h 10m

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Napervillebus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    9h 30m
    $130–540

Iowa City to Michigan State University by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Iowa City to Michigan State University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 445.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Michigan State University via Chicago, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, and EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St in around 9h 45m.

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