What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Illinois?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Illinois is to bus which costs $30 - $65 and takes 4h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa City to Illinois?

The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Illinois is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa City and Illinois?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Iowa City and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Iowa City to Illinois?

The distance between Iowa City and Illinois is 224 miles. The road distance is 221.9 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa City to Illinois without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa City to Illinois without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $30 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Iowa City to Illinois?

The bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station takes 4h 45m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Iowa City to Illinois bus from?

Iowa City to Illinois bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.

Where does the Iowa City to Illinois bus arrive?

Iowa City to Illinois bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Iowa City to Illinois?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Illinois is 222 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Iowa City to Illinois.

How do I get a bus ticket from Iowa City to Illinois?

Book your Iowa City to Illinois bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Illinois?

There are 1275+ hotels available in Illinois.

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There are 4 ways to get from Iowa City to Illinois by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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Bus (Greyhound)
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1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
4h 45m
$30–65
Drive 220.7 mi
1. Drive from Iowa City to Chicagocar 220.7 mi
3h 46m
$41–59
Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MLI - ORD
5h 19m
$42–263
Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
5h 19m

Iowa City to Illinois by bus (Greyhound)

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4h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 223 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Illinois, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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