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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Chicago, IL to Iowa
Cheapest price
$138
Average price
$138
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 $138 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $138.
Of the 3 buses that leave Chicago, IL for Iowa on Mon, Feb 16, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Feb 16 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, Feb 16 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, flight, and train for Chicago, IL to Iowa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Iowa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €209. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €209, and a flight costs an average of €337.
Distance: 856 miles (1378 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€223 Average price | €209 Average price Cheapest | €341 Average price |
33h 45m Average total duration 33h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49h 49m Average total duration 49h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 7m Average total duration Fastest 6h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Chicago, IL to Iowa Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 33h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $185 |
Live departures
Chicago, IL to Iowa bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chicago, IL to Iowa buses for tomorrow, Monday, February 16. 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 33h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $272 (€215) but you can travel from only $264 (€209) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 01:55, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 856 miles (1378 km) distance in 33h 15m.
Distance 856 miles (1378 km) |
Average bus duration 33h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $272 (€215) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 33h 15m |
First bus 01:55 |
Last bus 23:10 |
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 $264 (€209). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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