There are 4 ways to get from Wilmette to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
6h 1m$37–63Drive 220.1 mi
- Drive from Wilmette to Iowa Citycar 220.1 mi
4h 7m$41–58Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
6h 53mFly to Quad City International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
- Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus
7h 2m$47–277
Wilmette to Iowa City by train and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wilmette to Iowa City is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Wilmette to Iowa City is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Wilmette to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Madison & Canal and arriving at Iowa City via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Wilmette and Iowa City is 239 miles. The road distance is 221.4 miles.
The best way to get from Wilmette to Iowa City without a car is to bus which takes 6h 1m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Wilmette to Iowa City, including transfers.
Wilmette to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Wilmette to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Iowa City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wilmette to Iowa City is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Wilmette to Iowa City.
There are 51+ hotels available in Iowa City.
What companies run services between Wilmette, IL, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City twice daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Greyhound
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