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

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

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  1. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MEM - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 14m
    $96–497

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Anna - Shellbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    15h 27m
    $221–385

  3. Drive  526.8 mi

    1. Drive from Memphis to Iowa Citycar car 526.8 mi
    8h 56m
    $97–139

  4. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MEM - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 7m

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MEM - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 24m
    $111–494

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MEM - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 47m
    $98–421

  7. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane MEM - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    7h 34m
    $105–512

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    16h 38m
    $116–196

  9. Bus via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    18h 53m
    $151–226

Memphis to Iowa City by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration16h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 521.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 14m

What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE to Iowa City via Memphis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 16h 38m.

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