There are 8 ways to get from Iowa City to Saginaw by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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 Quad City International Airport, fly to Mbs International Airport
best- Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane MLI - MBS
7h 21m$84–384Bus, train
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Flint to Saginawbus
13h 42m$191–305Drive 490.2 mi
- Drive from Iowa City to Saginawcar 490.2 mi
8h 23m$87–126Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Mbs International Airport
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane CID - MBS
7h 24mBus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane MLI - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint to Saginawbus
9h 23m$104–423Bus 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 to Saginawbus
8h 56mBus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Mbs International Airport
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
9h 31m$106–349Bus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Flint to Saginawbus
13h 47m
Iowa City to Saginaw by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Saginaw is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Saginaw is to bus and fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $80 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Saginaw. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Saginaw via Chicago Union Station and Flint. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 47m.
The distance between Iowa City and Saginaw is 439 miles. The road distance is 493.1 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Saginaw without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 42m and costs $190 - $310.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Iowa City to Saginaw, including transfers.
Iowa City to Saginaw bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Saginaw bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Saginaw is 1h ahead of Iowa City. It is currently 4:01 PM in Iowa City and 5:01 PM in Saginaw.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Saginaw is 493 miles. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from Iowa City to Saginaw.
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Saginaw, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Iowa City to Saginaw via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Flint Amtrak Station, and Flint in around 13h 47m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Bishop International Airport via Orlando Sanford
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Sunday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Bishop International Airport via Sarasota/Bradenton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Bishop International Airport via Sarasota/Bradenton
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Mbs International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint to Saginaw
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint to Saginaw
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint to Saginaw
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint to Saginaw
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
- 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
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 Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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