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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Chicago, IL to Iowa
Cheapest price
$136
Average price
$136
Fastest journey
7 h 5 m
Average duration
8 h 47 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
1378 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chicago, IL to Iowa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chicago, IL to Iowa will cost around $136 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $136.
Of the 3 buses that leave Chicago, IL for Iowa on Mon, Dec 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 22 the direct buses cover the 1378 km distance in an average of 8 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 5 m .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest buses will take 11 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Chicago, IL to Iowa
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Iowa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €110. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €110, and a flight costs an average of €343.
Distance: 856 miles (1378 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
€110 Average price Cheapest | €343 Average price |
24h 5m Average total duration 23h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 15m Average total duration Fastest 7h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Chicago, IL to Iowa bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chicago, IL to Iowa buses for tomorrow, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:15 AM Chicago, IL | 11h15 | 5:30 PM Iowa | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:00 AM Chicago, IL | 7h05 | 6:05 PM Iowa | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:10 PM Chicago, IL | 8h00 | 11:10 PM Iowa | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chicago, IL to Iowa
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Buses from Chicago, IL to Iowa run on average 2 times per day, taking around 23h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $137 (€110) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:55, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 856 miles (1378 km) distance in 23h 35m.
Distance 856 miles (1378 km) |
Average bus duration 23h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $137 (€110) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 23h 35m |
First bus 01:55 |
Last bus 22:30 |
Bus providers: Burlington Trailways from Chicago, IL to IowaYou can travel by bus between Chicago, IL to Iowa with Burlington Trailways for as low as $137 (€110). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Chicago, IL to Iowa
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