There are 7 ways to get from Traverse City to Iowa City by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane TVC - CID
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
7h 16mFly to Quad City International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane TVC - MLI
- Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus
7h 23m$73–362Bus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
14h 42m$156–257Drive 520 mi
- Drive from Traverse City to Iowa Citycar 520 mi
8h 46m$95–138Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane TVC - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
7h 57m$83–324Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane TVC - BRL
- Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar
5h 57m$82–377Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
14h 42m
Traverse City to Iowa City by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Iowa City is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 8h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Iowa City is to fly and drive which takes 5h 57m and costs $80 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Traverse City and arriving at Iowa City via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.
The distance between Traverse City and Iowa City is 410 miles. The road distance is 523.1 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Iowa City without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 42m and costs $150 - $260.
It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Traverse City to Iowa City, including transfers.
Traverse City to Iowa City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City station.
Traverse City to Iowa City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Iowa City is 1h behind Traverse City. It is currently 02:14 in Traverse City and 01:14 in Iowa City.
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Iowa City is 523 miles. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Traverse City to Iowa City.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Traverse City to Iowa City via Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 42m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Traverse City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Traverse City to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Traverse City to Quad City International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Traverse City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Traverse City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Traverse City to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Traverse City to Quad City International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Traverse City to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Traverse City to Burlington Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Traverse City to Burlington Municipal Airport via Minneapolis, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Traverse City to Burlington Municipal Airport via Detroit, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Traverse City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Orlando Sanford
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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