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Chicago Union Station to Iowa City buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago Union Station and Iowa City takes 5h 42m and the fastest bus takes 4h 15m. There is at least one bus per day from Chicago Union Station 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.

5h 42m
Duration
223 mi
Distance
$50
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Chicago Union Station to Iowa City bus times

Buses run once daily between Chicago Union Station and Iowa City. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago Union Station is at 12:25 PM which arrives into Iowa City at 4:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 15m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 55m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 55m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 55m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 55m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 55m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 55m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago Union Station 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.

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  • Distance: 223.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City twice daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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