There are 5 ways to get from Iowa City to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane CID - MSP
4h 32mDrive 270.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa City to Minneapolis Airport (MSP)car 270.3 mi
5h$50–72Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus Greyhound US0156
9h 22m$54–104Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Iowa City to Minneapolis-MSP270.3 mi
5hBus to Des Moines, fly
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
5h 25m$155–793
Iowa City to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to drive which takes 5h and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) station. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station via Des Moines and Union Depot & Sibley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
The distance between Iowa City and Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is 260 miles. The road distance is 271.9 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) without a car is to bus which takes 9h 22m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Iowa City to Minneapolis Airport (MSP), including transfers.
Iowa City to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is 272 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Iowa City to Minneapolis Airport (MSP).
There are 553+ hotels available in Minneapolis Airport (MSP).
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA?
You can take a bus from Iowa City to MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station via Des Moines, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Union Depot & Sibley Station in around 9h 22m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Iowa City to Minneapolis-MSP
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Iowa City and Minneapolis Airport (MSP). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


