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Chapel Hill to Iowa City buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chapel Hill and Iowa City takes 36h 35m and the fastest bus takes 33h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chapel Hill to Iowa City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

36h 35m
Duration
1,355 mi
Distance
$298
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Chapel Hill to Iowa City bus times

Buses run twice daily between Chapel Hill and Iowa City. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chapel Hill is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Iowa City at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Durham Station and take an average of 36h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Go TriangleFlixbus USAFlixbus USAGreyhound USA37h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Go TriangleFlixbus USAFlixbus USAGreyhound USA33h 50m • 3 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    Go TriangleFlixbus USAFlixbus USAGreyhound USA38h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Go TriangleFlixbus USAFlixbus USAGreyhound USA33h 50m • 3 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    Go TriangleFlixbus USAFlixbus USAGreyhound USA39h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Go TriangleFlixbus USAFlixbus USAGreyhound USA34h • 3 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    Go TriangleFlixbus USAFlixbus USAGreyhound USA37h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Go TriangleFlixbus USAFlixbus USAGreyhound USA34h • 3 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    Go TriangleGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA45h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Go TriangleFlixbus USAFlixbus USAGreyhound USA34h • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chapel Hill to Iowa City? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Chapel Hill to Iowa City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,354.5 mi
  • Duration: 36h 35m

What companies run services between Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from E Franklin St at Coffee Shop to Iowa City via Durham Station, Durham, Atlanta Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 32h 58m.

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