There are 3 ways to get from Iowa City to West Chicago by bus, train, car, or plane
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 OTC to West Chicagotrain Up-W
6h 29m$49–71Drive 188.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa City to West Chicagocar 188.8 mi
3h 21m$34–49Drive, fly, train
- 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 train from Chicago OTC to West Chicagotrain
5h 40m$91–302
Iowa City to West Chicago by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to West Chicago is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to West Chicago is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Iowa City and West Chicago is 255 miles. The road distance is 189.9 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to West Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 29m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Iowa City to West Chicago, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to West Chicago is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Iowa City to West Chicago.
There are 274+ hotels available in West Chicago.
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and West Chicago, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Iowa City to West Chicago. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Jefferson & Harrison, take the line 60 bus to Washington & Canal, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to West Chicago. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to West Chicago in around 3h 21m.
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–270
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to West Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to West Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
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 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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