What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Chicago is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa City to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $55 - $150.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa City and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Iowa City and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Iowa City to Chicago?

The distance between Iowa City and Chicago is 224 miles. The road distance is 221.9 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa City to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa City to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $30 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Iowa City to Chicago?

The bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station takes 4h 45m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Iowa City to Chicago bus from?

Iowa City to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.

Where does the Iowa City to Chicago bus arrive?

Iowa City to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Iowa City to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Chicago is 222 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Iowa City to Chicago.

How do I get a bus ticket from Iowa City to Chicago?

Book your Iowa City to Chicago bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1254+ hotels available in Chicago.

Iowa City to Chicago - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Iowa City to Chicago by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
4h 45m
$30–60
Drive 220.7 mi
1. Drive from Iowa City to Chicagocar 220.7 mi
3h 46m
$41–59
Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly
1. Drive from Iowa City to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car
2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BRL - ORD
3h 28m
$56–146
Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MLI - ORD
5h 23m
$55–269
Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
5h 22m

Iowa City to Chicago by bus (Greyhound)

14Weekly Buses

4h 45mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 223 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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