There are 4 ways to get from Wisconsin Dells to Iowa City by train, bus, 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus Chicago
10h 6m$76–211Drive 193.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wisconsin Dells to Iowa Citycar 193.6 mi
4h 2m$36–51Train, bus via Galesburg
- Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlingtonbus
- Take the bus from Burlington to Iowa Citybus
12h 3m$109–301Bus
- Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus Chicago
10h 13m$99–192
Wisconsin Dells to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Iowa City is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Iowa City is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Wisconsin Dells and Iowa City is 425 miles. The road distance is 194.8 miles.
The best way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Iowa City without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 6m and costs $75 - $220.
It takes approximately 10h 6m to get from Wisconsin Dells to Iowa City, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Wisconsin Dells to Iowa City is 195 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Wisconsin Dells to Iowa City.
There are 47+ hotels available in Iowa City.
What companies run services between Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Wisconsin Dells to Iowa City via Wisconsin Dells and Chicago in around 10h 13m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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 Galesburg to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $25–40
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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