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

The cheapest way to get from Normal to Iowa City is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Normal to Iowa City is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Normal and Iowa City?

No, there is no direct bus from Normal to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Bloomington and arriving at Iowa City via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.

How far is it from Normal to Iowa City?

The distance between Normal and Iowa City is 349 miles. The road distance is 187.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Normal to Iowa City without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 42m and costs $45 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Normal to Iowa City, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Normal to Iowa City bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Normal to Iowa City?

Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Iowa City is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Normal to Iowa City.

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

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

Where can I stay near Iowa City?

There are 47+ hotels available in Iowa City.

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

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

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123 / ...
7h 42m
$49–106
Drive 186.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Normal to Iowa Citycar 186.8 mi
3h 18m
$35–50
Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
1. Take the bus from Watterson Commons to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus Peoria line
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123 / ...
9h 23m
$85–123
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123 / ...
10h 49m
$65–101

Normal to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

7h 42mAverage Duration

$49Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Normal to Iowa City.

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Distance: 347.1 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Watterson Commons to Iowa City via O'Hare International Terminal 2, O'Hare, UIC-Halsted, 900 W Harrison, Jefferson & Harrison, and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 23m.

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