What is the cheapest way to get from Appleton to Iowa City?

The cheapest way to get from Appleton to Iowa City is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Appleton to Iowa City?

The fastest way to get from Appleton to Iowa City is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs $50 - $75.

How far is it from Appleton to Iowa City?

The distance between Appleton and Iowa City is 481 miles. The road distance is 278.8 miles.

How do I travel from Appleton to Iowa City without a car?

The best way to get from Appleton to Iowa City without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 11h 4m and costs $180 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Appleton to Iowa City?

It takes approximately 11h 4m to get from Appleton to Iowa City, including transfers.

Can I drive from Appleton to Iowa City?

Yes, the driving distance between Appleton to Iowa City is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Appleton to Iowa City.

Where can I stay near Iowa City?

There are 47+ hotels available in Iowa City.

Appleton to Iowa City - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Appleton to Iowa City by taxi, bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay Transit Centertaxi
2. Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
11h 4m
$182–250
Drive 277.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Appleton to Iowa Citycar 277.2 mi
5h 18m
$51–74
Fly Appleton International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ATW - CID
2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
7h 22m
Taxi, bus, train
1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay Amtrak Stationtaxi
2. Take the bus from Green Bay Amtrak Station to Milwaukeebus
3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
11h 41m
$196–325
Fly Appleton International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ATW - MLI
2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus
7h 24m
$89–388
Taxi to Green Bay, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay (GRB)taxi
2. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane GRB - CID
3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
7h 19m

Appleton International Airport (ATW) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

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5h 14mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Appleton to Iowa City.

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Distance: 478.4 mi
Duration: 11h 4m

What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Appleton to Iowa City. However, you can take the taxi to Green Bay Transit Center, take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can drive from Appleton to Iowa City in around 5h 18m.

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