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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Madison is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Madison is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa City and Madison?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Madison. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from Iowa City to Madison?

The distance between Iowa City and Madison is 378 miles. The road distance is 174.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa City to Madison without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 9h 30m and costs $60 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Iowa City to Madison, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Iowa City to Madison bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Iowa City to Madison?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Madison is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Iowa City to Madison.

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

Book your Iowa City to Madison bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Madison?

There are 114+ hotels available in Madison.

Iowa City to Madison - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Iowa City to Madison by bus (Greyhound), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Chicago
best
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
9h 30m
$63–123
Drive 173.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Iowa City to Madisoncar 173.3 mi
3h 17m
$32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
9h 35m
$68–128
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
9h 58m
$71–173

Iowa City to Madison by bus and foot

14Weekly Services

9h 30mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Iowa City to Madison.

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Distance: 376 mi
Duration: 9h 30m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Chicago Bus Station and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 9h 30m.

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