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Trip Overview

The bus between Council Bluffs and Illinois takes 17h 53m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Council Bluffs to Illinois. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 53m
Duration
471 mi
Distance
$101
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Council Bluffs to Illinois bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Council Bluffs and Illinois. The service departs Council Bluffs at 10:32 PM at night, which arrives into Illinois at 16:25:00. All services require a transfer at Farnam St & 18th NE and take an average of 17h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Omaha MetroGreyhound USA17h 53m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Omaha MetroGreyhound USA17h 53m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Omaha MetroGreyhound USA17h 53m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Omaha MetroGreyhound USA17h 53m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Omaha MetroGreyhound USA17h 53m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Council Bluffs to Illinois? 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: 471.5 mi
  • Duration: 17h 53m

What companies run services between Council Bluffs, IA, USA and Illinois, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–130 and the journey takes 9h 45m.

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