There are 5 ways to get from Wausau to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Milwaukeebus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
12h 55m$75–128Drive 301.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wausau to Iowa Citycar 301.6 mi
5h 41m$55–80Fly Central Wisconsin Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
- Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane CWA - CID
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
7h 58mFly Central Wisconsin Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus
- Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane CWA - MLI
- Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus
8h 45m$84–374Drive to Rhinelander, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
- Drive from Wausau to Rhinelander (RHI)car
- Fly from Rhinelander (RHI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane RHI - CID
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
8h 3m
Wausau to Iowa City by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wausau to Iowa City is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Wausau to Iowa City is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Wausau to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Wausau Transit Center and arriving at Iowa City via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.
The distance between Wausau and Iowa City is 521 miles. The road distance is 303.4 miles.
The best way to get from Wausau to Iowa City without a car is to bus which takes 12h 55m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 12h 55m to get from Wausau to Iowa City, including transfers.
Wausau to Iowa City bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, depart from Wausau Transit Center station.
Wausau to Iowa City bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, arrive at Milwaukee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wausau to Iowa City is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Wausau to Iowa City.
Book your Wausau to Iowa City bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Wausau, WI, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Wausau Transit Center to Iowa City via Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Wisconsin Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Central Wisconsin Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Wausau Transit Center to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $38–43
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
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