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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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
10h 20m$87–186Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane MLI - LAN
9h 10m$59–342Drive 424.3 mi
- Drive from Iowa City to Michigan State Universitycar 424.3 mi
7h 9m$78–112Bus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 25m$102–166Bus via South Haven
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus
12h 37m$75–139Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane CID - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus
9h 35mBus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
9h 32m$76–333Bus to Des Moines, fly to Detroit, bus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW)plane DSM - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
9h 33m$186–933
Iowa City to Michigan State University by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Michigan State University is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Michigan State University is to drive which takes 7h 9m and costs $75 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Michigan State University. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St via Chicago Union Station and NBD Harrison past Service. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
The distance between Iowa City and Michigan State University is 435 miles. The road distance is 426.7 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Michigan State University without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 20m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 10h 20m to get from Iowa City to Michigan State University, including transfers.
Iowa City to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Michigan State University is 1h ahead of Iowa City. It is currently 5:19 AM in Iowa City and 6:19 AM in Michigan State University.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Michigan State University is 427 miles. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Iowa City to Michigan State University.
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 Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, and EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St in around 10h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- 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 Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- 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
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 Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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