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How to get fromMilwaukee to Iowa Cityby train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee to Iowa City by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    6h 53m
    $63–126

  2. Drive 253.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Iowa Citycar car 253.4 mi
    4h 37m
    $47–67

  3. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    3. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    5h 40m
    $92–192

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    6h 55m
    $49–96

  5. Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    8h 5m
    $75–116

  6. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MKE - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 59m

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 18m

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 28m
    $83–320

Milwaukee to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 308 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Iowa City via Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 55m.

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