Bus Chicago to Iowa City, IA - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Chicago to Iowa City, IA

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to Iowa City, IA from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$35

tomorrow

$29

Wednesday

$31

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

$38

Sunday

$41

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	5h 55m	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	12:05 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop		Economy	$35	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
	Greyhound US	4h 15m	12:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	4:40 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop		Economy	$36	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 12:25:00 PM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	5h 55m	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	12:05 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$29	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 6:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Greyhound US	4h 15m	12:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	4:40 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$31	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 12:25:00 PM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
FlixBus	6h 40m	5:25 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	12:05 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 5:25:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
FlixBus	5h 35m	11:05 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	4:40 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 11:05:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 20m	5:25 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	1:45 PM	Iowa City, IA	Iowa City Bus Stop	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 5:25:00 AM to Iowa City Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	12h 10m	11:55 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	12:05 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 11:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
Greyhound US	4h 15m	12:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	4:40 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$31	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 12:25:00 PM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Greyhound US	5h 55m	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	12:05 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$38	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 6:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
FlixBus	6h 40m	5:25 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	12:05 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 5:25:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	5h 55m	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	12:05 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$38	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/1/2026 6:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Greyhound US	4h 15m	12:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	4:40 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$39	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/1/2026 12:25:00 PM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Greyhound US	4h 55m	8:50 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:45 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$47	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/1/2026 8:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	5h 55m	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	12:05 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$41	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/2/2026 6:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Greyhound US	4h 15m	12:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	4:40 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$43	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/2/2026 12:25:00 PM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Greyhound US	4h 55m	8:50 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:45 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$47	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/2/2026 8:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Iowa City, IA is $29 on 7/28/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Iowa City, IA

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Iowa City, IA are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily buses from Chicago to Iowa City, IA. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Chicago and Iowa City, IA.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 13 buses from Chicago to Iowa City, IA, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Iowa City, IA, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Iowa City, IA

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Chicago to Iowa City, IA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Iowa City, IA starting from $29!

Cheapest Bus	$29
Fastest Bus	4h 15m
Earliest Bus	6:10 AM
Latest Bus	12:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	201.2 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Iowa City, IA

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Iowa City, IA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$35

Tuesday 07/28

$29

Wednesday 07/29

$31

Thursday 07/30

$49

Friday 07/31

$49

Saturday 08/01

$38

Sunday 08/02

$41

Monday 08/03

$33

Tuesday 08/04

$35

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$31

Friday 08/07

$35

Saturday 08/08

$49

Sunday 08/09

$49

Monday 08/10

$49

Tuesday 08/11

$35

Wednesday 08/12

$35

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Iowa City, IA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Iowa City, IA, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $29, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Iowa City, IA. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $41.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Iowa City, IA, with $29. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $31.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Iowa City, IA

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chicago to Iowa City, IA in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chicago to Iowa City, IA, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chicago to Iowa City, IA are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to Iowa City, IA

These are the most booked bus companies between Chicago to Iowa City, IA from our users.

Greyhound US from Chicago to Iowa City, IA

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Chicago to Iowa City, IA:

Cheapest Price	$29
Fastest Bus	4h 15m
Earliest Bus	6:10 AM
Last Bus	12:25 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	7/9/2026

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Iowa City, IA

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chicago and Iowa City, IA.

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Bus Stop

E Court St 170

Iowa City Bus Stop

Iowa City Iowa City

Coralville Transit Facility

Quarry Rd

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Iowa City, IA

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chicago to Iowa City, IA? Or which bus companies serve the route Chicago to Iowa City, IA? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chicago to Iowa City, IA bus

How much does a Chicago Iowa City, IA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $29 and takes 5h 55m to reach Iowa City, IA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to Iowa City, IA?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $29 and $47. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Iowa City, IA.

On average, how many connections are available from Chicago to Iowa City, IA each day?

Every day, the Chicago to Iowa City, IA bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to Iowa City, IA take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Iowa City, IA is offered by Greyhound US and takes 4h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $36. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Iowa City, IA?

The earliest bus arriving in Iowa City, IA from Chicago starts at 6:10 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chicago to Iowa City, IA?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Iowa City, IA starts at 12:25 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chicago Iowa City, IA route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Iowa City, IA, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Iowa City, IA?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Iowa City, IA by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Iowa City, IA bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chicago Iowa City, IA bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chicago Iowa City, IA bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chicago to Iowa City, IA on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to Iowa City, IA

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Chicago and to Iowa City, IA

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Chicago and to Iowa City, IA. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!