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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | Iowa City | Cheapest | |||||
 | Chicago | Iowa City | Fastest | |||||
 | Downtown Greyhound Station | Iowa City | No tags | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | Iowa City | No tags | |||||
| Chicago | Iowa City | No tags |
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Chicago to Iowa City Bus
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Iowa City was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of $34To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Iowa City, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $34 to $93 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Iowa City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-09-03.
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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If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Chicago to Iowa City but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to Iowa City, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to Iowa City.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Chicago to Iowa City while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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