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How to get fromMorehead to Iowa Cityby car, plane, bus, taxi, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Morehead to Iowa City by car, plane, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

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    1. Drive from Morehead to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane LEX - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 53m
    $79–396

  2. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Morehead to Seaman / Winchestercar car
    2. Take the bus from Seaman / Winchester to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    15h 7m
    $103–189

  3. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Morehead to Maysville Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maysville Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    17h 21m
    $379–543

  4. Drive  565.3 mi

    1. Drive from Morehead to Iowa Citycar car 565.3 mi
    10h 14m
    $104–149

  5. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Morehead to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LEX - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 39m

  6. Drive to Tri-State Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Morehead to Tri-State Airport (HTS)car car
    2. Fly from Tri-State Airport (HTS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane HTS - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 26m

  7. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Morehead to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 15m
    $93–337

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 528.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Morehead, Rowan County, KY, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Morehead to Iowa City. However, you can drive to Lexington-Airport-LEX airport, fly to Quad City International Airport (MLI), walk to QC Airport Shelter, take the line 20 bus to Centre Station, walk to Moline Center Station, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Morehead to Iowa City via Seaman / Winchester, Cincinnati, and Chicago Bus Station in around 15h 7m.

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