There are 5 ways to get from University of Iowa to University of Kansas by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
8h 49m$71–184Drive 344.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from University of Iowa to University of Kansas344.2 mi
5h 46m$63–91Bus, train
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Burlington
- Take the bus from Burlington to Galesburg
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas City
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
12h 3m$94–241Fly, bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Kansas City (MCI)CID - MCI
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
9h 42m$132–658Bus via St. Louis
- Take the bus from Iowa City to St LouisCedar Rapids Airport
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Lawrence Bus StopGreyhound US0136
14h 19m$112–269
University of Iowa to University of Kansas by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Iowa to University of Kansas is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from University of Iowa to University of Kansas is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Iowa to University of Kansas. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at 456 - Wescoe Hall via St Louis Bus Station and 410 E - Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.
The distance between University of Iowa and University of Kansas is 360 miles. The road distance is 346.2 miles.
The best way to get from University of Iowa to University of Kansas without a car is to bus which takes 8h 49m and costs $70 - $190.
It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from University of Iowa to University of Kansas, including transfers.
University of Iowa to University of Kansas bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Iowa City station.
University of Iowa to University of Kansas bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at St Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Iowa to University of Kansas is 346 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from University of Iowa to University of Kansas.
There are 37+ hotels available in University of Kansas.
What companies run services between University of Iowa, IA, USA and University of Kansas, KS, USA?
You can take a vehicle from University of Iowa to University of Kansas via Iowa City, Des Moines, Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, Lawrence Bus Stop, 410 E - Central Station, and 456 - Wescoe Hall in around 8h 49m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $30–70
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $35–120
- Business - advance purchase
- $45–220
- Business Class
- $75–280
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $30–50
- Flexible Fares
- $45–65
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 Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $25–40
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
Bus from Iowa City to St Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–128
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $60–90
- Flexible Fares
- $80–120
- Saver Fare
- $92
- Flex Fare
- $128
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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