What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Riverside?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Riverside is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 5h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa City to Riverside?

The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Riverside is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa City and Riverside?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Riverside station. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Iowa City to Riverside?

The distance between Iowa City and Riverside is 236 miles. The road distance is 211.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa City to Riverside without a car is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs $35 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Iowa City to Riverside?

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Iowa City to Riverside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa City to Riverside bus from?

Iowa City to Riverside bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.

Where does the Iowa City to Riverside bus arrive?

Iowa City to Riverside bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Iowa City to Riverside?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Riverside is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Iowa City to Riverside.

Where can I stay near Riverside?

There are 1463+ hotels available in Riverside.

Iowa City to Riverside - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and line 331 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa City to Riverside by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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Bus (Greyhound)
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1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
5h 48m
$37–69
Drive 210.1 mi
1. Drive from Iowa City to Riversidecar 210.1 mi
3h 39m
$39–56
Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly, line 331 bus
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 bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1stbus
4h 16m
$73–159
Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly
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
5h 54m
$44–246
Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly, line 331 bus
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 bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1stbus
5h 53m

Iowa City to Riverside by bus, foot, and train (Greyhound)

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5h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 234.3 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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