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The average bus between Iowa City and Lake Michigan takes 6h 38m and the fastest bus takes 4h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Iowa City to Lake Michigan. 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 Lake Michigan. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Iowa City is at 11:45 AM which arrives into Lake Michigan at 4:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Lake Michigan. However, there are services departing from Iowa City station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
Iowa City to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
The distance between Iowa City and Lake Michigan is 468.5 km. The road distance is 355 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
