There are 5 ways to get from Schaumburg to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
6h 32m$42–71Drive 201 mi
cheapest- Drive from Schaumburg to Iowa Citycar 201 mi
3h 41m$37–53Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane ORD - BRL
- Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar
4h 21m$108–159Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
5h 58mFly to Quad City International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
- Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus
6h 8m$45–275
Schaumburg to Iowa City by bus, subway, and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Schaumburg to Iowa City is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Schaumburg to Iowa City is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Schaumburg to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Northwest Transportation Center and arriving at Iowa City via Madison & Wabash and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Schaumburg and Iowa City is 253 miles. The road distance is 202.2 miles.
The best way to get from Schaumburg to Iowa City without a car is to bus which takes 6h 32m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Schaumburg to Iowa City, including transfers.
Schaumburg to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Schaumburg to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Iowa City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schaumburg to Iowa City is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Schaumburg to Iowa City.
There are 52+ hotels available in Iowa City.
What companies run services between Schaumburg, IL, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
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