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How to get fromWisconsin to Iowa Cityby train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound) or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Wisconsin to Iowa City by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    6h 52m
    $62–118

  2. Drive 253.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Iowa Citycar car 253.4 mi
    4h 37m
    $47–67

  3. Bus, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 1m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    7h 29m
    $60–135

  5. Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    8h 3m
    $80–126

  6. Bus, fly to Quad City International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 28m
    $91–344

Wisconsin to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Iowa City via Chicago Bus Station in around 7h 29m.

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