There are 6 ways to get from Iowa City to Wauwatosa 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 US0123S / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
8h 16m$63–128Drive 249.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa City to Wauwatosacar 249.7 mi
4h 33m$46–66Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport
- 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 14mBus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
8h 18m$49–94Bus via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
8h 50m$51–105Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
6h 20m$85–183
Iowa City to Wauwatosa by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Wauwatosa is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Wauwatosa is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Wauwatosa. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Wauwatosa & Harwood via Chicago Bus Station and N5 & Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
The distance between Iowa City and Wauwatosa is 316 miles. The road distance is 251.2 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Wauwatosa without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 16m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Iowa City to Wauwatosa, including transfers.
Iowa City to Wauwatosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Wauwatosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Wauwatosa is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Iowa City to Wauwatosa.
There are 351+ hotels available in Wauwatosa.
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Wauwatosa, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Iowa City to Wauwatosa & Harwood via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and N5 & Clybourn in around 8h 18m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,000
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–850
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,500
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,600
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380express.com
Bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.380express.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.380express.com/schedule/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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