The average bus between Iowa City and Illinois takes 5h 15m and the fastest bus takes 4h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Iowa City 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.
Buses run twice daily between Iowa City and Illinois. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Iowa City is at 11:40 AM which arrives into Illinois at 4:25 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Iowa City station and arriving at Illinois station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.
Iowa City to Illinois bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Illinois bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Book your Iowa City to Illinois bus tickets online with Greyhound USA.
The distance between Iowa City and Illinois is 249 km. The road distance is 359 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 4h 45m.