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How to get fromIowa City to Wilmetteby bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Iowa City to Wilmette by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    5h 55m
    $42–63
  2. Drive  219 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Wilmettecar car 219 mi
    4h 13m
    $40–58
  3. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLI - ORD
    6h 21m
    $46–256
  4. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CID - ORD
    6h 25m

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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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.

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