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How to get fromUniversity of Iowa to University of Kentuckyby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, train or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from University of Iowa to University of Kentucky by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport

    best
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)planeCID - LEX
    7h 23m
    $163–891

  2. Drive 534.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from University of Iowa to University of Kentuckycar534.9 mi
    9h 14m
    $98–141

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Burlingtonbus
    2. Take the bus from Burlington to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus
    14h 58m
    $119–254

  4. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Molinebus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)planeMLI - LEX
    9h 8m
    $149–802

  5. Bus, train via Davenport

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Davenportbus
    2. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicagobus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus
    15h 45m
    $141–303

  6. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicagobus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus
    16h 57m
    $108–267

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicagobus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus
    17h 51m
    $103–267

University of Iowa to University of Kentucky by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between University of Iowa, IA, USA and University of Kentucky, KY, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of Iowa to University of Kentucky via Iowa City, Burlington, Indianapolis Union Station, Greyhound Bus Stop New Circle Rd, and UK Chandler Hospital Pavilion A in around 14h 58m.

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