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How to get fromWhitefish to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Whitefish to Iowa City by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FCA - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 37m

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FCA - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h
    $192–667

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    34h 38m
    $481–923

  4. Drive 1,460.3 mi

    1. Drive from Whitefish to Iowa Citycar car 1,460.3 mi
    24h 7m
    $267–385

  5. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane FCA - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 8m
    $205–761

Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,230.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Whitefish to Iowa City. However, you can take the taxi to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 11 bus to GTC Bay 11, walk to GTC Bay 9, then take the bus to Court St Transportation Center. Alternatively, you can take a train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Iowa City via St. Paul-Minneapolis, Union Depot & Gate A1, MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station, MSP Airport, and Des Moines in around 34h 38m.

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