The average bus between Chicago and Iowa City takes 5h 5m and the fastest bus takes 4h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Iowa City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Chicago and Iowa City. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 12:25 PM which arrives into Iowa City at 4:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago station and arriving at Iowa City station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.
Chicago to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Iowa City station.
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The distance between Chicago and Iowa City is 324.5 km. The road distance is 359 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City twice daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
