There are 4 ways to get from Iowa City to Wilmette by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, 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 (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
5h 55m$42–63Drive 219 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa City to Wilmettecar 219 mi
4h 13m$40–58Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MLI - ORD
6h 21m$46–256Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
6h 25m
Iowa City to Wilmette by bus, foot, and train (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Wilmette is to bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Wilmette is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Wilmette. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Washington & Canal via Washington & Jefferson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Iowa City and Wilmette is 240 miles. The road distance is 220.3 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Wilmette without a car is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Iowa City to Wilmette, including transfers.
Iowa City to Wilmette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Wilmette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Wilmette is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Iowa City to Wilmette.
There are 1084+ hotels available in Wilmette.
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Wilmette, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Greyhound
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