There are 7 ways to get from Iowa City to St. Louis Airport (STL) by bus, plane, train, 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 Quad City International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MLI - STL
7h 14m$85–478Drive 246 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa City to St. Louis Airport (STL)car 246 mi
4h 27m$45–65Bus, train
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
11h 23m$122–256Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0153S
12h 8m$80–155Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Iowa City to St. Louis-STL246 mi
4h 27mBus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane CID - STL
7h 7mDrive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly
- Drive from Iowa City to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car
- Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane BRL - STL
5h 15m$94–501
Iowa City to St. Louis Airport (STL) by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to St. Louis Airport (STL) is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to St. Louis Airport (STL) is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to St. Louis Airport (STL) station. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.
The distance between Iowa City and St. Louis Airport (STL) is 255 miles. The road distance is 247.4 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to St. Louis Airport (STL) without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 23m and costs $120 - $260.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Iowa City to St. Louis Airport (STL), including transfers.
Iowa City to St. Louis Airport (STL) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to St. Louis Airport (STL) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to St. Louis Airport (STL) is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Iowa City to St. Louis Airport (STL).
There are 517+ hotels available in St. Louis Airport (STL).
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and St. Louis Airport (STL), USA?
You can take a bus from Iowa City to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station via Des Moines, St Louis Bus Station, and CIVIC CENTER station in around 12h 8m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–950
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,400
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–950
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- 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 Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- 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 St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Iowa City to St. Louis-STL
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Iowa City and St. Louis Airport (STL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








