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How to get fromIowa City to Lake Michiganby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Iowa City to Lake Michigan by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicagobus bus Btw 1202 / ...
    4h 24m
    $40–73

  2. Drive 220.7 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Chicagocar car 220.7 mi
    3h 46m
    $41–59

  3. Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car car
    2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BRL - ORD
    3h 39m
    $71–156

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Napervillebus bus Btw 1210
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    5h 21m
    $61–82

  5. Bus via Davenport

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    5h 54m
    $57–84

  6. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLI - ORD
    5h 18m
    $58–261

  7. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CID - ORD
    5h 16m

Iowa City to Lake Michigan by bus and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, 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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