There are 9 ways to get from Iowa City to Winnipeg by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, 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 Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG)plane CID - YWG
9h 46mBus to Quad City International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG)plane MLI - YWG
9h 58m$128–676Bus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus
- Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus
- Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Winnipegbus
38h 53m$256–572Bus, train
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain
- Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Winnipegtrain
2d 4h$667–1,561Drive 1,170.8 km
- Drive from Iowa City to Winnipegcar 1,170.8 km
12h 40m$238–343Bus to Des Moines, fly
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG)plane DSM - YWG
10h 26m$243–1,092Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG)plane ORD - YWG
10h 36m$300–1,293Bus, train via Detroit
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Winnipegtrain
2d 6h$637–1,251Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain
- Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Winnipegtrain
2d 9h$710–1,698
Iowa City to Winnipeg by bus, foot, train, and car
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Winnipeg is to drive which costs $230 - $350 and takes 12h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Winnipeg is to bus and fly which takes 9h 58m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Winnipeg. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Winnipeg via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee, Escanaba, MI, Sault Ste Marie and Thunder Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 53m.
The distance between Iowa City and Winnipeg is 1056 km. The road distance is 1170.8 km.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Winnipeg without a car is to bus and train via Detroit which takes 2 days 6h and costs $600 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from Iowa City to Winnipeg, including transfers.
Iowa City to Winnipeg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Winnipeg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Winnipeg is 1171 km. It takes approximately 12h 40m to drive from Iowa City to Winnipeg.
There are 258+ hotels available in Winnipeg.
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Winnipeg, MB, Canada?
You can take a bus from Iowa City to Winnipeg via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, Escanaba, MI, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Sault Ste Marie, and Thunder Bay in around 38h 53m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Des Moines to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Des Moines to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–430
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
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