Find coaches from Iowa City to Chicago

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Next departures from Iowa City to Chicago on 31 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Iowa City
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Iowa City
Downtown Greyhound StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Iowa City
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Iowa City
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Iowa City
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags

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Get from Iowa City to Chicago

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The journey takes about 5 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
5h 45mAverage duration
326 kmDistance
8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Iowa City to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$45
Average bus trip duration5h 45m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure01:20
Distance325 km
Latest bus departure16:05

Iowa City to Chicago Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Iowa City - Chicago

  1. How much does a bus ticket from Iowa City to Chicago cost?

    The bus ticket price from Iowa City to Chicago starts at US$33. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Iowa City to Chicago is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the bus ride from Iowa City to Chicago?

    The average travel time between Iowa City and Chicago is around 5h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 5m. This is the time it takes to travel the 323 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily bus connections are there between Iowa City and Chicago?

    The number of buses from Iowa City to Chicago can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Iowa City to Chicago by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which bus companies travel from Iowa City to Chicago?

    When taking the bus from Iowa City to Chicago, you can travel comfortably and safely with Burlington Trailways, Greyhound.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
28/10
US$53
29/10
US$55
Today
US$43
31/10
US$47
01/11
US$40
02/11
US$47
03/11
US$36
04/11
US$34
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Iowa City to Chicago was searched and found on 04 Nov 2025 with a price of US$34

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$34 to US$55 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$34, which is on 2025-11-04.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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