Chicago, IL
Iowa City, IA

Bus from Chicago to Iowa City

Greyhound has the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Iowa City for only $46, on a trip of approximately 7h 20m duration.

We have selected the cheapest, fastest and earliest schedules for your trip to Iowa City.

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    Cheapest
    Bus
    7h 20m
    Direct
  • Burlington Trailways logo
    Fastest
    Bus
    4h 45m
    Direct
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    Earliest
    Bus
    7h 20m
    Direct
CompaniesDeparturesDurationServicePrice
Greyhound
5:20 AM->12:40 PM
Flixbus
11:35 PM->12:40 PM
Burlington Trailways
11:00 AM->4:10 PM

Save $46 if you travel with Greyhound!

Bus from Chicago to Iowa City

The bus trip from Chicago to Iowa City takes approximately 6h 13m duration and covers a distance of about 199 mi. There are usually 4 buses traveling daily to Iowa City and you can find the cheapest tickets starting from $46.17 if you buy in advance on the internet.

Distance199 mi
Price$46.17
Frequency4
Fastest4h 45m

Greyhound stations in Chicago

  • Chicago Bus Station

Greyhound stations in Iowa City

  • Iowa City

Flixbus stations in Chicago

  • Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan

Flixbus stations in Iowa City

  • Iowa City

Burlington Trailways stations in Chicago

  • Burlington Trailways Bus Stop at Chicago - 630 West Harrison St.

Burlington Trailways stations in Iowa City

  • Burlington Trailways Bus Stop at Iowa City - 170 E. Court Street

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Saving Money

Cheapest Bus

The cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Iowa City is a regular seat, one-way trip, when booked in advance. Buying on the day of travel is usually more expensive and may include additional costs that can vary depending on the time of day and bus class.

Cheapest Bus
Book in advance.
Most companies sell bus tickets about three to six months in advance. If you already have your travel date set, search as early as possible to save money.
Be flexible with your travel times.
Many companies increase ticket prices during "peak hours" (usually between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays). If possible, choose to travel outside of these hours to find cheaper tickets and save money.
Check connections.
On some of the busiest routes, you may also have the option of taking a slower or connecting transportation. It may take a little longer, but if you have a bit more time available, you may find a cheaper ticket.