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

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There are 8 ways to get from Michigan State University to Iowa City by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1201 / ...
    10h 13m
    $102–205

  2. Drive 423.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Michigan State University to Iowa Citycar car 423.8 mi
    7h 9m
    $78–112

  3. Train, bus via Naperville

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Naperville to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 57m
    $122–216

  4. Fly Capital Region International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LAN - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 18m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1201 / ...
    10h 13m
    $113–178

  6. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 52m
    $92–167

  7. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane LAN - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 14m
    $113–458

  8. Train to Bishop International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FNT - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 18m

Michigan State University to Iowa City by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 442.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 13m

What companies run services between Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Michigan State University to Iowa City via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago in around 10h 13m.

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