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How to get fromLansing to Iowa Cityby plane, train, bus, car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Lansing to Iowa City by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeLAN - CID
    5h 46m
    $111–528

  2. Drive 419.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lansing to Iowa Citycar419.6 mi
    6h 58m
    $77–111

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainBlue Water
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa CitybusChicago
    11h 20m
    $82–214

  4. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlingtonbus
    4. Take the bus from Burlington to Iowa Citybus
    13h 17m
    $115–304

  5. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)planeLAN - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Davenport to Iowa Citybus
    10h 28m
    $131–574

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Kalamazoo, MIbus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus
    14h 25m
    $107–210

Lansing to Iowa City by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing, MI to Iowa City via Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Chicago in around 14h 25m.

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