There are 4 ways to get from Joliet to University of Iowa by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
6h 51m$39–75Drive 195.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joliet to University of Iowacar 195.8 mi
3h 17m$36–52Train, fly, drive
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane ORD - BRL
- Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to University of Iowacar
5h 52m$72–163Line 832 bus, line 379 bus, line 315 bus, line 126 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Joliet Union Station to Herion Way at Wheelerbus 832
- Take the bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to Midway CTA Stationbus 379
- Take the bus from Midway CTA Station to Austin/Jacksonbus 315
- Take the bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Clintonbus 126
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
9h 20m$39–78
Joliet to University of Iowa by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joliet to University of Iowa is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Joliet to University of Iowa is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Joliet station to University of Iowa. 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 20m.
The distance between Joliet and University of Iowa is 266 miles. The road distance is 196.9 miles.
The best way to get from Joliet to University of Iowa without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 51m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Joliet to University of Iowa, including transfers.
Joliet to University of Iowa bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Joliet Union Station.
Joliet to University of Iowa bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Herion Way at Wheeler station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to University of Iowa is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Joliet to University of Iowa.
There are 47+ hotels available in University of Iowa.
What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and University of Iowa, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to University of Iowa via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway CTA Station, Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, Chicago Bus Station, and Iowa City in around 9h 20m.
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Joliet Union Station to Herion Way at Wheeler
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to Midway CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Midway CTA Station to Austin/Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Clinton
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
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