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

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There are 9 ways to get from Louisville to Iowa City by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    11h 24m
    $85–117

  2. Drive  470.9 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Iowa Citycar car 470.9 mi
    7h 59m
    $86–125

  3. Fly Louisville International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SDF - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 55m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    13h 44m
    $158–274

  5. Fly Louisville International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SDF - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 11m
    $87–479

  6. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LEX - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 58m

  7. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 54m
    $99–468

  8. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 22m
    $87–401

  9. Fly Louisville International Airport to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane SDF - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    7h 18m
    $91–494

Louisville to Iowa City by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 522.4 mi
  • Duration: 11h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Iowa City via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 24m.

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