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How to get fromSouth Bend to Iowa Cityby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from South Bend to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus bus Columbus / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1201 / ...
    7h 30m
    $49–97

  2. Drive 294.8 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to Iowa Citycar car 294.8 mi
    5h 12m
    $54–78

  3. Fly South Bend to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SBN - CID
    5h 42m
    $69–397

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1201 / ...
    7h 59m
    $62–124

  5. Bus via South Bend Station

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1201 / ...
    7h 59m
    $65–112

  6. Train, bus via Naperville

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Naperville to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 43m

  7. Fly South Bend to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SBN - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 22m
    $74–396

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    7h 7m
    $69–329

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    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
    6h 58m
    $98–210

South Bend to Iowa City by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Iowa City via Chicago in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 3 hours.

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