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

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There are 7 ways to get from Louisville to Iowa City by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or train

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SDF - CID
    7h 2m
    $72–413

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1201 / ...
    11h 45m
    $82–159

  3. Drive 470.9 mi

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

  4. Fly 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
    8h 43m
    $77–422

  5. Fly 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 to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 48m
    $84–368

  6. Bus via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 54m
    $93–161

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Naperville to Iowa Citybus bus
    14h 33m

Louisville to Iowa City by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration11h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 435.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville Bus Station to Iowa City via Chicago in around 11h 45m.

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