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TodayAug 31
from US$50
TomorrowSep 1
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TueSep 2
from US$48
WedSep 3
from US$40
ThuSep 4
from US$43
FriSep 5
from US$45
SatSep 6
from US$43
SunSep 7

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: Iowa City
    Departure location: Iowa City
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: Iowa City
    Departure location: Iowa City
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: Iowa City
    Departure location: Iowa City
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: Iowa City
    Departure location: Iowa City
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: Iowa City
    Departure location: Iowa City
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Iowa City to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$46
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 45m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure1:20am
Distance325 km
Latest bus departure4:05pm

Iowa City to Chicago Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Iowa City - Chicago

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

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

  2. 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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08-29
US$47
08-30
US$58
Today
US$45
09-01
US$45
09-02
US$40
09-03
US$36
09-04
US$35
09-05
US$37
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Iowa City to Chicago was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of US$35

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$35 to US$93 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$35 which is on 2025-09-04.

Usually Burlington Trailways will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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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.

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