There are 8 ways to get from Iowa City to Butler University by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Iowa City to BurlingtonCedar Rapids Airport
- Take the bus from Burlington to Indianapolis Union StationDenver
9h 41m$91–176Drive 355.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa City to Butler University355.2 mi
6h 3m$65–94Bus, train via Davenport
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Davenport
- Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
12h$97–205Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Indianapolis
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Indianapolis (IND)CID - IND
7h 32m$81–414Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Iowa City to ChicagoDes Moines / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to IndianapolisFlixBus N2640 / ...
11h 7m$80–209Bus, train
- Take the bus from Iowa City to ChicagoDes Moines / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to IndianapolisCardinal
12h 35m$75–189Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Indianapolis (IND)MLI - IND
9h 8m$87–405Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Purdue University Airport, train
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)CID - LAF
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis
11h 13m$88–393
Iowa City to Butler University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Butler University is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Butler University is to drive which takes 6h 3m and costs $65 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Butler University. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Butler Way at Clowes Hall via Burlington and Ctc-P. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
The distance between Iowa City and Butler University is 394 miles. The road distance is 357.3 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Butler University without a car is to bus which takes 9h 41m and costs $90 - $180.
It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Iowa City to Butler University, including transfers.
Iowa City to Butler University bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Iowa City station.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Butler University is to bus which takes 9h 41m and costs $90 - $180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $420 and takes 7h 32m.
Iowa City to Butler University bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Burlington station.
Butler University is 1h ahead of Iowa City. It is currently 4:34 AM in Iowa City and 5:34 AM in Butler University.
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Butler University, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Iowa City to Butler University via Burlington, Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), Ctc-P, and Butler Way at Clowes Hall in around 9h 41m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Indianapolis (IND) every 2 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Indianapolis via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Indianapolis via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Indianapolis via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Indianapolis via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Iowa City to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $28–45
- Flexible Fares
- $35–55
Bus from Burlington to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $60–90
- Flexible Fares
- $80–120
Bus from Iowa City to Davenport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $25–40
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
Bus from Davenport to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $40–65
- Flexible Fares
- $60–85
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $50–75
- Flexible Fares
- $65–100
- Saver Fare
- $40–85
- Flex Fare
- $55–120
Bus from Iowa City to Moline
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $26–40
- Flexible Fares
- $35–50
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Butler University is 357 miles. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Iowa City to Butler University.
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