What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Lake Bluff?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Lake Bluff is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa City to Lake Bluff?

The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Lake Bluff is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa City and Lake Bluff?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Lake Bluff station. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Highland Park Metra Station via Union Station Transit Center, Michigan & Hubbard and Howard CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Iowa City to Lake Bluff?

The distance between Iowa City and Lake Bluff is 258 miles. The road distance is 223 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa City to Lake Bluff without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 53m and costs $60 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Iowa City to Lake Bluff?

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Iowa City to Lake Bluff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa City to Lake Bluff bus from?

Iowa City to Lake Bluff bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Iowa City station.

Where does the Iowa City to Lake Bluff bus arrive?

Iowa City to Lake Bluff bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Chicago station.

Can I drive from Iowa City to Lake Bluff?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Lake Bluff is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Iowa City to Lake Bluff.

Where can I stay near Lake Bluff?

There are 158+ hotels available in Lake Bluff.

Iowa City to Lake Bluff - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Iowa City to Lake Bluff by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Napervillebus
2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Blufftrain
6h 53m
$63–86
Drive 221.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Iowa City to Lake Bluffcar 221.8 mi
4h 15m
$41–59
Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly, train
1. Drive from Iowa City to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car
2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BRL - ORD
3. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Blufftrain
5h 31m
$75–163
Bus, train via Davenport
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Davenportbus
2. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Blufftrain
7h 36m
$62–91
Bus
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicagobus Btw 1202 / ...
7h 37m
$45–82
Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly, train
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
3. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Blufftrain
7h 9m
$62–268
Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly, train
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
3. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Blufftrain
7h 7m
Bus to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Waterloobus
2. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALO - ORD
3. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Blufftrain
6h 51m
$90–306

Iowa City to Lake Bluff by bus, train, and foot

7Weekly Services

6h 53mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 256.3 mi
Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Lake Bluff, IL, USA?

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Iowa City to Chicago 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.

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