There are 3 ways to get from University of Iowa to Madison by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
9h 39m$59–118Drive 173.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from University of Iowa to Madisoncar 173.6 mi
3h 19m$32–46Bus, train
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
10h 7m$84–163
University of Iowa to Madison by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Iowa to Madison is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from University of Iowa to Madison is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Iowa to Madison. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
The distance between University of Iowa and Madison is 379 miles. The road distance is 174.6 miles.
The best way to get from University of Iowa to Madison without a car is to bus which takes 9h 39m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from University of Iowa to Madison, including transfers.
University of Iowa to Madison bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
University of Iowa to Madison bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Iowa to Madison is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from University of Iowa to Madison.
There are 138+ hotels available in Madison.
What companies run services between University of Iowa, IA, USA and Madison, WI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from University of Iowa to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 9h 39m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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 Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- Badger Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $29–40
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