There are 4 ways to get from Atlanta to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ATL - CID
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
6h 20mFly to Quad City International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ATL - MLI
- Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus
6h 46m$68–332Bus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2512 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0155S
21h 20m$129–306Drive 812.2 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Iowa Citycar 812.2 mi
13h 48m$149–215
Atlanta to Iowa City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Iowa City is to fly and bus which costs $65 - $340 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Iowa City is to fly and bus which takes 6h 46m and costs $65 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at Iowa City via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 20m.
The distance between Atlanta and Iowa City is 746 miles. The road distance is 817 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Iowa City without a car is to bus which takes 21h 20m and costs $120 - $310.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Atlanta to Iowa City, including transfers.
Atlanta to Iowa City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta to Iowa City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Iowa City is 1h behind Atlanta. It is currently 12:35 PM in Atlanta and 11:35 AM in Iowa City.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Iowa City is 817 miles. It takes approximately 13h 48m to drive from Atlanta to Iowa City.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Iowa City via Chicago Bus Station in around 21h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–330
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380express.com
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.380express.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.380express.com/schedule/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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