There are 4 ways to get from Iowa City to Wisconsin Dells by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Davenport
best- Take the bus from Iowa City to Davenport
- Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Station
9h 21m$95–253Drive 193.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa City to Wisconsin Dells193.9 mi
4h 2m$36–52Bus, train
- Take the bus from Iowa City to ChicagoDes Moines / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells StationEmpire Builder / ...
9h 56m$73–237Bus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to ChicagoDes Moines / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wisconsin DellsGreyhound US0150
10h 32m$96–229
Iowa City to Wisconsin Dells by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Iowa City and Wisconsin Dells is 433 miles. The road distance is 195 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Wisconsin Dells without a car is to bus and train via Davenport which takes 9h 21m and costs $95 - $260.
It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Iowa City to Wisconsin Dells, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Wisconsin Dells is 195 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Iowa City to Wisconsin Dells.
There are 224+ hotels available in Wisconsin Dells.
What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Iowa City to Wisconsin Dells via Chicago Bus Station and Wisconsin Dells in around 10h 32m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Iowa City to Davenport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $25–40
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
Bus from Davenport to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $40–65
- Flexible Fares
- $60–85
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $50–75
- Flexible Fares
- $65–100
- Saver Fare
- $40–85
- Flex Fare
- $55–120
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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