What is the cheapest way to get from Joliet to Iowa City?

The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Iowa City is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Joliet to Iowa City?

The fastest way to get from Joliet to Iowa City is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Joliet and Iowa City?

No, there is no direct bus from Joliet station to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Joliet Union Station and arriving at Iowa City via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway CTA Station, Jackson & Austin Terminal and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

How far is it from Joliet to Iowa City?

The distance between Joliet and Iowa City is 266 miles. The road distance is 196.6 miles.

How do I travel from Joliet to Iowa City without a car?

The best way to get from Joliet to Iowa City without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 42m and costs $40 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Joliet to Iowa City?

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Joliet to Iowa City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Joliet to Iowa City bus from?

Joliet to Iowa City bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Joliet Union Station.

Where does the Joliet to Iowa City bus arrive?

Joliet to Iowa City bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Herion Way at Wheeler station.

Can I drive from Joliet to Iowa City?

Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Iowa City is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Joliet to Iowa City.

Where can I stay near Iowa City?

There are 51+ hotels available in Iowa City.

Joliet to Iowa City - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
6h 42m
$44–65
Drive 195.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Joliet to Iowa Citycar 195.4 mi
3h 17m
$36–52
Train, fly, drive
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane ORD - BRL
3. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar
5h 52m
$77–163
Line 832 bus, line 379 bus, line 315 bus, line 126 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Joliet Union Station to Herion Way at Wheelerbus 832
2. Take the bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to Midway CTA Stationbus 379
3. Take the bus from Midway CTA Station to Austin/Jacksonbus 315
4. Take the bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Clintonbus 126
5. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
9h 11m
$44–68

Joliet to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

6h 42mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 264.1 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Iowa City via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway CTA Station, Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 11m.

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