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Trip Overview

The average bus between Iowa City and Detroit takes 11h 44m and the fastest bus takes 10h 47m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Iowa City to Detroit. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 44m
Duration
511 mi
Distance
Twice a week
Frequency

Iowa City to Detroit bus times

Buses run twice a week between Iowa City and Detroit. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Iowa City is at 11:45 AM which arrives into Detroit at 11:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 11h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Greyhound USAAmtrakDDot12h 42m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAAmtrakDDot10h 47m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Iowa City to Detroit? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 511 mi
  • Duration: 11h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Woodward & Clifford via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Woodward & Baltimore in around 11h 25m.

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