Bus Tickets from Iowa City, IA to Chicago, IL

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Bus Iowa City to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$52
Average Bus Trip Duration7h 5m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure7:50am
Distance325 km

Iowa City to Chicago Buses

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Iowa City - Chicago

  1. How long does it take to get to Chicago from Iowa City by bus?

    The trip from Iowa City to Chicago will take on average 7h 5m. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 7h 5m.

  2. What is the distance between Iowa City and Chicago?

    It's about 323 km (201 miles) from Iowa City to Chicago.

  3. How often do buses run from Iowa City to Chicago each day?

    In general, there are about 2 buses operating on this route, provided by Greyhound.

  4. When do the first and last bus leave from Iowa City to Chicago?

    You can catch the first bus starting at 7:50am and the last one until 7:50am. To ensure a smooth trip, consider arriving at the station early for check-in.

  5. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Iowa City to Chicago?

    Buses departing from Court Street Bus Station in Iowa City will take you to Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago.

  6. What is the cheapest way to travel from Iowa City to Chicago?

    If you're on a budget, consider traveling by bus to Chicago from Iowa City; it tends to be more affordable. With a starting ticket price of US$38, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  7. How much is the bus from Iowa City to Chicago?

    You can expect to pay around US$52 for the bus ride from Iowa City to Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11-03
US$47
11-04
US$47
Today
US$47
11-06
US$44
11-07
US$45
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11-09
US$45
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The cheapest trip from Iowa City to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 6, 2024 with a price of US$44

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Iowa City to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$44 to US$47 for a bus ticket from Iowa City to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$44 which is on 2024-11-06.

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Did you know?

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