Bus Milwaukee to Iowa City, IA: Compare prices and save money

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

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

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tomorrow

$44

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Thursday

$38

Friday

$43

Saturday

$45

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	8h 40m	3:25 AM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	12:05 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop		Economy	$44	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 7/27/2026 3:25:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
	FlixBus	7h 40m	9:00 AM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	4:40 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop		Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 7/27/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	8h 40m	3:25 AM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	12:05 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$38	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 7/30/2026 3:25:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
FlixBus	7h 40m	9:00 AM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	4:40 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 7/30/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Greyhound US	10h 20m	3:25 AM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	1:45 PM	Iowa City, IA	Iowa City Bus Stop	Economy	$39	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 7/30/2026 3:25:00 AM to Iowa City Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 40m	9:00 AM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	4:40 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 7/31/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Greyhound US	10h 20m	3:25 AM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	1:45 PM	Iowa City, IA	Iowa City Bus Stop	Economy	$56	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 7/31/2026 3:25:00 AM to Iowa City Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
Greyhound US	8h 40m	3:25 AM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	12:05 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$57	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 7/31/2026 3:25:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 40m	9:00 AM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	4:40 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 8/1/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Greyhound US	8h 40m	3:25 AM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	12:05 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 8/1/2026 3:25:00 AM to Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
Greyhound US	10h 20m	3:25 AM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	1:45 PM	Iowa City, IA	Iowa City Bus Stop	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 8/1/2026 3:25:00 AM to Iowa City Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m

Frequency of bus connections between Milwaukee and Iowa City, IA

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Milwaukee to Iowa City, IA. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Milwaukee and Iowa City, IA.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 9 buses from Milwaukee to Iowa City, IA, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Milwaukee and Iowa City, IA, with 5 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/12/2026 costs just $33, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from Milwaukee to Iowa City, IA

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Milwaukee to Iowa City, IA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Milwaukee to Iowa City, IA starting from $33!

Cheapest Bus	$33
Fastest Bus	7h 40m
Earliest Bus	3:25 AM
Latest Bus	9:00 AM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	207.8 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Milwaukee to Iowa City, IA

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Milwaukee for Iowa City, IA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$44

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

$38

Thursday 07/30

$38

Friday 07/31

$48

Saturday 08/01

$45

Sunday 08/02

$46

Monday 08/03

$41

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$38

Friday 08/07

$40

Saturday 08/08

$48

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

$40

Wednesday 08/12

$33

Thursday 08/13

$44

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$49

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

$36

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

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

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

With a price starting from $38, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Milwaukee to Iowa City, IA. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $45.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Milwaukee to Iowa City, IA, with $33. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $38.

How to save money travelling from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Iowa City, IA are also emptier.

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

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

Intermodal Station

W. St Paul's Ave 433

Central Bus Station

4960 S. 13th St. Park

Badger

N James Lovell St 635

S84 & Adler

S84 & Oconnor #6533

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 Milwaukee to Iowa City, IA

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

FAQs about the Milwaukee to Iowa City, IA bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $33 and takes 8h 40m to reach Iowa City, IA. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $33 and $61. 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 Milwaukee to Iowa City, IA each day?

Every day, the Milwaukee to Iowa City, IA bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Milwaukee to Iowa City, IA is offered by FlixBus and takes 7h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $44. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Iowa City, IA from Milwaukee starts at 3:25 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 Milwaukee to Iowa City, IA?

The latest bus trip departing from Milwaukee for Iowa City, IA starts at 9:00 AM. 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 Milwaukee Iowa City, IA route?

When traveling by bus from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee and Iowa City, IA?

You can check all the direct connections between Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Iowa City, IA on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Milwaukee and to Iowa City, IA

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