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

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

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  1. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CMH - CID
    8h 17m
    $91–460

  2. Bus via LaPorte

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to La Porte, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Porte, IN to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus
    16h 26m
    $72–188

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1201 / ...
    14h 42m
    $92–173

  4. Drive 506 mi

    1. Drive from Ohio State University to Iowa Citycar car 506 mi
    9h 40m
    $93–134

  5. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane CMH - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 11m
    $96–469

  6. Bus to Dayton, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DAY - CID
    12h 12m
    $98–497

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus
    15h 54m
    $133–278

  8. Bus, train via Naperville

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Naperville to Iowa Citybus bus
    16h 46m

Ohio State University to Iowa City by foot and bus

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration14h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 514.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ohio State University to Iowa City via Neil Ave & W 10Th Ave, S 3Rd St & E Town St, Columbus, and Chicago in around 14h 42m.

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