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

The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Iowa City is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lansing to Iowa City is to drive which takes 7h 3m and costs $75 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Lansing and Iowa City?

No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Lansing, MI and arriving at Iowa City via Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.

How far is it from Lansing to Iowa City?

The distance between Lansing and Iowa City is 437 miles. The road distance is 422.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lansing to Iowa City without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 24m and costs $65 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 10h 24m to get from Lansing to Iowa City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lansing to Iowa City bus from?

Lansing to Iowa City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Lansing, MI station.

Where does the Lansing to Iowa City bus arrive?

Lansing to Iowa City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo, MI station.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Iowa City?

Iowa City is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 2:26 PM in Lansing and 1:26 PM in Iowa City.

Can I drive from Lansing to Iowa City?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Iowa City is 422 miles. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Lansing to Iowa City.

Where can I stay near Iowa City?

There are 47+ hotels available in Iowa City.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123 / ...
10h 24m
$67–159
Drive 419.6 mi
1. Drive from Lansing to Iowa Citycar 419.6 mi
7h 3m
$77–111
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane LAN - CID
2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
7h
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 Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
13h 29m
$90–155
Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane LAN - MLI
2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus
7h 14m
$111–544
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
7h 47m
$100–421

Lansing to Iowa City by bus, train, and foot

7Weekly Services

10h 24mAverage Duration

$67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 434 mi
Duration: 10h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Lansing, MI to Iowa City via Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Chicago Bus Station in around 13h 29m.

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