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How to get fromMadison to University of Iowaby bus (Greyhound), car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Madison to University of Iowa by bus (Greyhound), car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, or train

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  1. Bus via Chicago

    best
    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    9h 31m
    $56–121

  2. Drive 173.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to University of Iowacar car 173.4 mi
    3h 19m
    $32–46

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    9h 34m
    $56–114

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 37m
    $80–165

Madison to University of Iowa by bus and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration9h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 380.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and University of Iowa, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to University of Iowa via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, and Iowa City in around 9h 31m.

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