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How to get fromThunder Bay to Iowa Cityby plane, car, shuttle, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Thunder Bay to Iowa City by plane, car, shuttle, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane YQT - CID
    9h 57m
    $95–450

  2. Drive, shuttle, bus via Clear Lake

    1. Drive from Kakabeka Falls to Grand Maraiscar car
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Marais to Knife River Trailheadshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St. Paul to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    5. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Des Moinesbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    18h 51m

  3. Drive 608.5 mi

    1. Drive from Thunder Bay to Iowa Citycar car 608.5 mi
    11h 29m
    $140–202

  4. Drive, shuttle, bus

    1. Drive from Kakabeka Falls to Grand Maraiscar car
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Marais to Duluth International Airportshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Landline - Duluth Int'l Airport to Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindberghbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    19h 10m

  5. Drive, shuttle, bus #2

    1. Drive from Kakabeka Falls to Grand Maraiscar car
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Marais to Duluth International Airportshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Duluth International Airport to Minneapolis - Glumack Dr & Terminal 1/Lindbergh Uppershuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    19h 12m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Escanaba, MIbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba to Milwaukeebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus
    28h 16m
    $148–324

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    4. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus
    30h 24m
    $171–372

Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration11h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 486.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 57m

What companies run services between Thunder Bay, ON, Canada and Iowa City, IA, USA?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thunder Bay to Iowa City via Sault Ste Marie, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Escanaba, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Chicago in around 28h 16m.

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