There are 5 ways to get from Iowa City to Winnetka by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
6h 1m$43–74Drive 219.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa City to Winnetkacar 219.9 mi
4h 11m$41–58Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly
- 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
4h 53m$75–162Bus 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 31m$46–250Bus 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 30m
Iowa City to Winnetka by bus, foot, and train (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Winnetka is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Winnetka is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Winnetka. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Washington & Canal via Washington & Jefferson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Iowa City and Winnetka is 242 miles. The road distance is 221.2 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Winnetka without a car is to bus which takes 6h 1m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Iowa City to Winnetka, including transfers.
Iowa City to Winnetka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Winnetka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Winnetka is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Iowa City to Winnetka.
There are 192+ hotels available in Winnetka.
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Winnetka, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- 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 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
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- 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/
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