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How to get fromChampaign to Iowa Cityby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Iowa City by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    7h 45m
    $80–130

  2. Drive 238.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Iowa Citycar car 238.2 mi
    4h 8m
    $44–63

  3. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CMI - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 30m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    8h
    $77–154

  5. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    9h 6m
    $61–109

  6. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane CMI - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 50m
    $73–331

Champaign to Iowa City by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Iowa City via Chicago Bus Station in around 7h 45m.

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