There are 5 ways to get from University of Iowa to University of Wisconsin (WIS) by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (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
best- Take the bus from Iowa City to Davenport
- Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
10h 12m$94–228Drive 173.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from University of Iowa to University of Wisconsin (WIS)173.4 mi
3h 17m$32–46Fly
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)CID - MSN
6h 36m$116–644Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Iowa City to ChicagoDes Moines / ...
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW CampusVan Galder
10h 19m$63–157Bus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to ChicagoDes Moines / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to MadisonFlixBus 2548 / ...
10h 24m$69–162
University of Iowa to University of Wisconsin (WIS) by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Iowa to University of Wisconsin (WIS) is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from University of Iowa to University of Wisconsin (WIS) is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Iowa to University of Wisconsin (WIS). 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 10h 19m.
The distance between University of Iowa and University of Wisconsin (WIS) is 403 miles. The road distance is 174.5 miles.
The best way to get from University of Iowa to University of Wisconsin (WIS) without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 12m and costs $90 - $230.
It takes approximately 10h 12m to get from University of Iowa to University of Wisconsin (WIS), including transfers.
University of Iowa to University of Wisconsin (WIS) bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Iowa City station.
The best way to get from University of Iowa to University of Wisconsin (WIS) is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $60 - $160 and takes 10h 19m.
University of Iowa to University of Wisconsin (WIS) bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Iowa to University of Wisconsin (WIS) is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from University of Iowa to University of Wisconsin (WIS).
What companies run services between University of Iowa, IA, USA and University of Wisconsin (WIS), WI, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of Iowa to University of Wisconsin (WIS) via Iowa City, Chicago, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus in around 10h 19m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- 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
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- ticketinfo@badgerbus.com
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 800-236-1240
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- https://www.golamers.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.golamers.com/
- Phone
- +1 608-752-5407
- vangalder@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
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