There are 5 ways to get from Iowa City to Racine by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
9h 13m$75–121Drive 258.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa City to Racinecar 258.7 mi
4h 33m$45–64Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane CID - MKE
8h 23mBus, train via Kenosha
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain Up-N
10h 3m$55–83Bus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to MLK Jr and Statebus
10h 21m$63–103
Iowa City to Racine by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Racine is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Racine is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Racine. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at MLK Jr and State via Chicago Bus Station and Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
The distance between Iowa City and Racine is 308 miles. The road distance is 260.2 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Racine without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 13m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Iowa City to Racine, including transfers.
Iowa City to Racine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Racine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Racine is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Iowa City to Racine.
There are 44+ hotels available in Racine.
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Racine, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Iowa City to MLK Jr and State via Chicago Bus Station and Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station in around 10h 21m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Kenosha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
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
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to MLK Jr and State
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $6–14
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