There are 5 ways to get from Iowa City to Des Plaines by car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly
best- 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
3h 39m$85–345Drive 211.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa City to Des Plainescar 211.8 mi
3h 56m$37–53Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
6h 53m$50–72Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MLI - ORD
5h 12m$43–302Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
5h 12m
Iowa City to Des Plaines by bus and train (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Des Plaines is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Des Plaines is to drive and fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $80 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Washington & Canal via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Iowa City and Des Plaines is 270 miles. The road distance is 213 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Des Plaines without a car is to bus which takes 6h 53m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Iowa City to Des Plaines, including transfers.
Iowa City to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Des Plaines is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Iowa City to Des Plaines.
There are 385+ hotels available in Des Plaines.
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
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