There are 5 ways to get from Iowa City to Northbrook by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, 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.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
6h 11m$45–66Drive 216.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa City to Northbrookcar 216.1 mi
4h 4m$37–54Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly
- 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
4h 52m$97–283Bus 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
6h 25m$50–260Bus 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
6h 25m
Iowa City to Northbrook by bus, foot, and train (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Northbrook is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Northbrook is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Northbrook station. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Iowa City and Northbrook is 246 miles. The road distance is 217.3 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Northbrook without a car is to bus which takes 6h 11m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Iowa City to Northbrook, including transfers.
Iowa City to Northbrook bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Northbrook bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Northbrook is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Iowa City to Northbrook.
There are 291+ hotels available in Northbrook.
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- 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
- $75–250
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
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- 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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