There are 4 ways to get from University of Chicago to University of Iowa by bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa CityChicago
7h 30m$55–105Drive 221.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from University of Chicago to University of Iowa221.6 mi
4h$41–59Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Take the train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. to Van Buren St.
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)ORD - CID
5h 24mFly to Burlington Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)ORD - BRL
- Take the bus from Burlington to Iowa City
6h 37m$88–191
University of Chicago to University of Iowa by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Chicago to University of Iowa is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from University of Chicago to University of Iowa is to drive which takes 4h and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Chicago to University of Iowa. However, there are services departing from Cottage Grove & 58th Street and arriving at Iowa City via Michigan & Washington and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between University of Chicago and University of Iowa is 241 miles. The road distance is 222.9 miles.
The best way to get from University of Chicago to University of Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from University of Chicago to University of Iowa, including transfers.
University of Chicago to University of Iowa bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Chicago station.
University of Chicago to University of Iowa bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Iowa City station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Chicago to University of Iowa is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from University of Chicago to University of Iowa.
There are 49+ hotels available in University of Iowa.
What companies run services between University of Chicago, IL, USA and University of Iowa, IA, USA?
Burlington Trailways operates a bus from Chicago to Iowa City 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Chicago to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $50–75
- Flexible Fares
- $65–100
Bus from Burlington to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $28–45
- Flexible Fares
- $35–55
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