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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    11h 49m
    $115–244

  2. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    14h 1m
    $86–152

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    12h 7m
    $122–196

  4. Drive 485.8 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Iowa Citycar car 485.8 mi
    8h 5m
    $89–129

  5. 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 37m

  6. Fly Bishop International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FNT - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 10m

  7. Fly Detroit to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DTW - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 41m

  8. Fly Detroit to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DTW - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 46m
    $206–999

  9. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane GRR - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 5m

Michigan to Iowa City by tram, train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 506.4 mi
  • Duration: 11h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Iowa City via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 7m.

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