There are 5 ways to get from University of Kansas to University of Iowa 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 Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
9h 3m$72–187Drive 342.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from University of Kansas to University of Iowa342.3 mi
5h 45m$63–91Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlington
- Take the bus from Burlington to Iowa City
12h 7m$122–276Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)MCI - CID
10h 19m$116–516Bus via Omaha
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Omaha
- Take the bus from Omaha to Iowa City
12h 28m$79–221
University of Kansas to University of Iowa by foot, bus, taxi, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Kansas to University of Iowa is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from University of Kansas to University of Iowa is to drive which takes 5h 45m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Kansas to University of Iowa. However, there are services departing from 373 - Bailey Hall and arriving at Iowa City via Lawrence Bus Stop, Kansas City and Omaha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.
The distance between University of Kansas and University of Iowa is 365 miles. The road distance is 344.3 miles.
The best way to get from University of Kansas to University of Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 9h 3m and costs $70 - $190.
It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from University of Kansas to University of Iowa, including transfers.
University of Kansas to University of Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lawrence Bus Stop station.
University of Kansas to University of Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Kansas to University of Iowa is 344 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from University of Kansas to University of Iowa.
There are 50+ hotels available in University of Iowa.
What companies run services between University of Kansas, KS, USA and University of Iowa, IA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from University of Kansas to University of Iowa via 373 - Bailey Hall, 287 - Bob Billings @ Crestline, Lawrence Bus Stop, Kansas City, Des Moines, Des Moines, and Iowa City in around 9h 3m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–50
- Flexible Fares
- $45–70
Bus from Galesburg to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $25–40
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
Bus from Burlington to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $28–45
- Flexible Fares
- $35–55
Bus from Omaha to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $50–75
- Flexible Fares
- $70–110
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