There are 3 ways to get from Iowa City to Chicago Heights by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
6h 44m$43–68Drive 218.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa City to Chicago Heightscar 218.1 mi
3h 49m$40–58Drive, fly, train
- Drive from Iowa City to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car
- Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BRL - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.train
6h 8m$111–165
Iowa City to Chicago Heights by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Chicago Heights is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Chicago Heights is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Chicago Heights. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Halsted St & Lincoln Hwy via Jefferson & Harrison and 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Iowa City and Chicago Heights is 254 miles. The road distance is 219.4 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Chicago Heights without a car is to bus which takes 6h 44m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Iowa City to Chicago Heights, including transfers.
Iowa City to Chicago Heights bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Chicago Heights bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Chicago Heights is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Iowa City to Chicago Heights.
There are 113+ hotels available in Chicago Heights.
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Chicago Heights, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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