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How to get fromJackson to Iowa Cityby train, bus, car, taxi, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Jackson to Iowa City by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    9h 5m
    $95–199

  2. Bus via Jackson Bus Stop (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    10h 10m
    $62–125

  3. Drive 411.5 mi

    1. Drive from Jackson to Iowa Citycar car 411.5 mi
    6h 53m
    $76–109

  4. Taxi to Capital Region International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Jackson to Lansing-Airport-LANtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LAN - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 15m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    9h 28m
    $100–163

  6. Train to Detroit, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DTW - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 10m

  7. Train to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Kalamazootrain train
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane AZO - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 8m

  8. Train to Detroit, fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DTW - DSM
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 15m
    $227–1,042

Jackson to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 427.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Jackson, MI, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Jackson Station to Iowa City via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 28m.

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