There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to University of Iowa by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
7h 54m$75–125Drive 238.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to University of Iowacar 238.6 mi
4h 9m$44–63Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane CMI - CID
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
7h 39mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
8h 9m$70–149Bus via Auburn Gresham
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
9h 15m$55–103Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane CMI - MLI
- Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus
8h 59m$72–350
Champaign to University of Iowa by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to University of Iowa is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to University of Iowa is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to University of Iowa. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Iowa City via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
The distance between Champaign and University of Iowa is 360 miles. The road distance is 240 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to University of Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 7h 54m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Champaign to University of Iowa, including transfers.
Champaign to University of Iowa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to University of Iowa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to University of Iowa is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Champaign to University of Iowa.
Book your Champaign to University of Iowa bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and University of Iowa, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to University of Iowa via Chicago Bus Station and Iowa City in around 7h 54m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
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