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How to get fromWaukesha to Iowa Cityby train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Waukesha to Iowa City by train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    9h 27m
    $70–143

  2. Drive 238.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waukesha to Iowa Citycar car 238.2 mi
    4h 22m
    $44–63

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    9h 29m
    $56–109

  4. Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    1. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    9h 50m
    $77–120

Waukesha to Iowa City by bus, train, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Waukesha to Iowa City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 325.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Waukesha, WI, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from W Main Street at N East Avenue to Iowa City via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 29m.

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