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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from South Bend to Chicagobus bus Bsb 21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    7h
    $55–85

  2. Drive  294.8 mi

    cheapest
    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, bus

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SBN - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 9m

  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 Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    7h 29m
    $86–130

  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 Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    7h 29m

  6. 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
    6h 50m
    $65–344

  7. 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
    7h
    $155–229

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

    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
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 29m

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    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
    8h 43m
    $92–335

South Bend to Iowa City by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h

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

You can take a bus from South Bend to Iowa City via Chicago Bus Station in around 7h.

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