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How to get fromBuffalo Grove to Iowa Cityby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo Grove to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1201 / ...
    7h 36m
    $44–82

  2. Drive 208.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Buffalo Grove to Iowa Citycar car 208.4 mi
    3h 53m
    $38–55

  3. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    4h 53m
    $74–160

  4. Bus via Naperville

    1. Take the bus from Naperville to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1209 / ...
    8h 9m
    $58–90

  5. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 5m

  6. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    6h 42m
    $66–305

  7. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane ORD - ALO
    2. Take the bus from Waterloo to Iowa Citybus bus
    6h 33m
    $93–356

Buffalo Grove to Iowa City by bus and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration7h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Buffalo Grove, Cook County, IL, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Chicago to Iowa City 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.

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