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How to get fromIowa City to Chicago Loopby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa City to Chicago Loop by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    4h 45m
    $30–65

  2. Drive 220.9 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Chicago Loopcar car 220.9 mi
    3h 47m
    $41–59

  3. Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car car
    2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BRL - ORD
    3h 37m
    $71–156

  4. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLI - ORD
    5h 16m
    $42–243

  5. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CID - ORD
    5h 14m

  6. Bus to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    6h 14m
    $147–699

Iowa City to Chicago Loop by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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