There are 2 ways to get from Iowa City to Joliet by bus (Greyhound) or car
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Iowa City to Joliet by bus and foot
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The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Joliet is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Joliet is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Pace Transit Center via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Iowa City and Joliet is 274 miles. The road distance is 196.3 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Joliet without a car is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Iowa City to Joliet, including transfers.
Iowa City to Joliet bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Joliet bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Joliet is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Iowa City to Joliet.
There are 72+ hotels available in Joliet.
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Iowa City to Pace Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station and Union Station in around 7h 10m.
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
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $3–6
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