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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1201 / ...
    4h 45m
    $35–70

  2. Drive 219.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citycar car 219.4 mi
    3h 45m
    $40–58

  3. 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 Cedar Rapids to Iowa Citybus bus
    4h 57m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the bus from Naperville to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1209 / ...
    6h 26m

  5. 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 48m
    $72–156

  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 38m
    $48–284

  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 29m

Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

Burlington Trailways operates a bus from Chicago to Iowa City 3 times a day, and the journey takes 4h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.

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