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How to get fromMadison Airport (MSN) to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Madison Airport (MSN) to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MSN - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 39m

  2. Drive 179 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Iowa Citycar car 179 mi
    3h 32m
    $33–48

  3. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    10h 40m
    $58–127

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Madison-MSN to Iowa Cityrideshare rideshare 179 mi
    3h 32m

  5. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MSN - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    6h 55m
    $71–424

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    10h 55m
    $58–117

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 58m
    $82–167

Madison Airport (MSN) to Iowa City by bus and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration10h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Madison Airport (MSN), USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Airport at Terminal Door 6 to Iowa City via University at East Campus, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and Chicago Bus Station in around 10h 40m.

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