There are 2 ways to get from Rockford to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Rockford to Iowa City is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Rockford to Iowa City is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockford to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) and arriving at Iowa City via Moline Center Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Rockford and Iowa City is 184 miles. The road distance is 163.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rockford to Iowa City without a car is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Rockford to Iowa City, including transfers.
Rockford to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) station.
Rockford to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Moline Center Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockford to Iowa City is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Rockford to Iowa City.
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What companies run services between Rockford, IL, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Rockford to Iowa City via Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) and Moline Center Station in around 4h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Greyhound
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