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How to get fromIowa City to Waukeshaby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa City to Waukesha by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    9h 6m
    $74–143

  2. Drive 238.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Waukeshacar car 238.5 mi
    4h 23m
    $44–63

  3. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane CID - MKE
    8h 52m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    9h 9m
    $60–109

  5. Bus via Des Plaines

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    9h 55m
    $81–122

  6. Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    7h 8m
    $114–256

Iowa City to Waukesha by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 325.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Waukesha, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to E Main Street at N Barstow Street via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 9h 9m.

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