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How to get fromChicago Bus Station to Iowa Cityby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    4h 15m
    $40–60

  2. Drive  219.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citycar car 219.4 mi
    3h 45m
    $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 51m
    $98–290

  4. 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 20m

  5. 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 34m
    $46–267

Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Chicago Bus Station, IL, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City twice daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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