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How to get fromLexington to Iowa Cityby car, plane, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Lexington to Iowa City by car, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive to Covington, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Lexington to Covington (CVG)car car
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CVG - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 32m

  2. Fly Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 57m
    $94–447

  3. Drive, bus via Chicago

    1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    15h 15m
    $99–153

  4. Drive 540.1 mi

    1. Drive from Lexington to Iowa Citycar car 540.1 mi
    9h 30m
    $99–143

  5. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SDF - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 35m

  6. Fly Blue Grass Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LEX - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 10m

  7. Fly Blue Grass Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane LEX - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 23m
    $97–511

  8. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    20h 18m
    $123–243

Covington (CVG) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar109Weekly Planes
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 539 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lexington to Iowa City. However, you can drive to Covington (CVG) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 11 bus to GTC Bay 11, walk to GTC Bay 9, then take the bus to Court St Transportation Center. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lexington to Iowa City via Middletown Station @ Target, S 5th @ W Jefferson, W Jefferson @ S 6th, W Broadway @ S 10th, Louisville, KY, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 15h 15m.

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