There are 5 ways to get from University of Iowa to Chicago 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 Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
4h 54m$30–65Drive 220.9 mi
- Drive from University of Iowa to Chicagocar 220.9 mi
3h 46m$41–59Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly
- Drive from University of Iowa to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car
- Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BRL - ORD
3h 41m$71–156Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MLI - ORD
5h 29m$42–243Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
5h 27m
University of Iowa to Chicago by foot and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Iowa to Chicago is to bus which costs $30 - $65 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from University of Iowa to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $70 - $160.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Iowa City and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between University of Iowa and Chicago is 225 miles. The road distance is 222.2 miles.
The best way to get from University of Iowa to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 4h 54m and costs $30 - $65.
The bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station takes 4h 45m including transfers and departs four times a day.
University of Iowa to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
University of Iowa to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Iowa to Chicago is 222 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from University of Iowa to Chicago.
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What companies run services between University of Iowa, IA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
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