What is the distance between Iowa City and Chicago?

Iowa City and Chicago are 201 miles (323 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Iowa City to Chicago?

If you're headed to Chicago from Iowa City, chances are that your bus will depart from Court Street Bus Station and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cloud Gate, Lincoln Park Conservatory, Museum of Contemporary Art, Lincoln Park Zoo and The Field Museum.

Bus Iowa City to Chicago from $32 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Iowa City to Chicago on November 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:55pm	Iowa City	4h 20m	6:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	11:50am	Iowa City	5h 25m	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:50am	Iowa City	6h 45m	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:55pm	Iowa City	5h 45m	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Iowa City to Chicago on November 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:50am	Iowa City	5h 45m	1:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	11:50am	Iowa City	5h 25m	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:50am	Iowa City	6h 45m	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Iowa City to Chicago on November 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:50am	Iowa City	5h 45m	1:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	11:50am	Iowa City	5h 25m	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:50am	Iowa City	6h 45m	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Iowa City to Chicago on November 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:50am	Iowa City	5h 45m	1:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	1:55pm	Iowa City	4h 20m	6:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	11:50am	Iowa City	5h 25m	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:50am	Iowa City	9h 15m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:50am	Iowa City	6h 45m	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Iowa City to Chicago on November 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:50am	Iowa City	5h 45m	1:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	1:55pm	Iowa City	4h 20m	6:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	11:50am	Iowa City	5h 25m	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:50am	Iowa City	9h 15m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:50am	Iowa City	6h 45m	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Iowa City to Chicago on November 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:50am	Iowa City	5h 45m	1:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	1:55pm	Iowa City	4h 20m	6:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	11:50am	Iowa City	5h 25m	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:50am	Iowa City	9h 15m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:50am	Iowa City	6h 45m	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Iowa City to Chicago on November 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:50am	Iowa City	5h 45m	1:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	1:55pm	Iowa City	4h 20m	6:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	11:50am	Iowa City	5h 25m	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:50am	Iowa City	9h 15m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:50am	Iowa City	6h 45m	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Iowa City to Chicago on November 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:50am	Iowa City	9h 15m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	1:55pm	Iowa City	4h 20m	6:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	7:50am	Iowa City	5h 45m	1:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:50am	Iowa City	6h 45m	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	11:50am	Iowa City	5h 25m	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Get from Iowa City to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

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

6bus per day

5h 45mAverage Duration

202 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

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Burlington Trailways

4/520 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Greyhound

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Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Iowa City and Chicago?

Stops in Iowa City

A - Court Street Bus Station

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Iowa City to Chicago by bus

What is the distance between Iowa City and Chicago?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Iowa City to Chicago?
What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/08

$50

11/09

$60

Today

$44

11/11

$39

11/12

$35

11/13

$34

11/14

$36

11/15

$37

The cheapest trip from Iowa City to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $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 $34 to $60 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 $34 which is on 2025-11-13.

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