There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Iowa City by plane, bus, 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.
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MCI - CID
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
7h 21mBus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
8h 17m$44–90Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kansas City-MCI to Iowa City302.6 mi
5h 13mDrive 302.6 mi
- Drive from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Iowa Citycar 302.6 mi
5h 13m$56–80Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane MCI - MLI
- Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus
7h 42m$96–502
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Iowa City by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Iowa City is to bus which costs $40 - $90 and takes 8h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Iowa City is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from On Bogota At Kci Site Eastbound and arriving at Iowa City via Kansas City Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
The distance between Kansas City Airport (MCI) and Iowa City is 279 miles. The road distance is 304.3 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Iowa City without a car is to bus which takes 8h 17m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Iowa City, including transfers.
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Iowa City is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Iowa City.
There are 47+ hotels available in Iowa City.
What companies run services between Kansas City Airport (MCI), USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from On Bogota At Kci Site Eastbound to Iowa City via East Village - Bay C, Kansas City Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 8h 17m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Kansas City to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Kansas City to Quad City International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Kansas City to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Kansas City to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Kansas City to Quad City International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Kansas City to Quad City International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 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 Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kansas City-MCI to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kansas City Airport (MCI) and Iowa City. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.