College in Iowa City, IA
Bus to and from University of Iowa
Jefferson Lines and Greyhound run 70 buses a week to campus from 28 cities and towns and 70 a week from campus to 28 cities and towns. No changes: every bus here is direct.
Timetable data from
- To campus a week
- 70
- From campus a week
- 70
- Cities and towns
- 28
- Bus companies
- 2
Where the bus stops near campus
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- Iowa City Burlington TrailwaysSouth Capitol StreetJefferson Lines and GreyhoundMap of Iowa City Burlington Trailways (Google Maps)
Stop names are the carriers’ own. Check your ticket for the exact stop.
Buses to University of Iowa
Direct buses to campus, busiest first. Pick a city for its full timetable.
| From | Buses a week | Fastest | Bus company | Standard fare & ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | 35 buses a week | Fastest 1h 45m | Jefferson Lines and Greyhound | from $17Book (carrier website) |
| Davenport, IA | 28 buses a week | Fastest 1h 00m | Jefferson Lines and Greyhound | $23Book (carrier website) |
| Chicago, IL | 21 buses a week | Fastest 4h 15m | Jefferson Lines and Greyhound | $45Book (carrier website) |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 14 buses a week | Fastest 50m | Jefferson Lines | from $4Book (carrier website) |
| Grinnell, IA | 14 buses a week | Fastest 1h 05m | Greyhound | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| Moline, IL | 14 buses a week | Fastest 1h 35m | Jefferson Lines and Greyhound | $27Book (carrier website) |
| Omaha, NE | 14 buses a week | Fastest 4h 25m | Jefferson Lines and Greyhound | $73Book (carrier website) |
| Bloomington, IL | 7 buses a week | Fastest 4h 55m | Jefferson Lines | $63Book (carrier website) |
| Cedar Falls, IA | 7 buses a week | Fastest 2h 10m | Jefferson Lines | $14Book (carrier website) |
| Champaign, IL | 7 buses a week | Fastest 6h 05m | Jefferson Lines | $75Book (carrier website) |
| Danville, IL | 7 buses a week | Fastest 6h 55m | Jefferson Lines | $82Book (carrier website) |
| DeKalb, IL | 7 buses a week | Fastest 4h 15m | Greyhound | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| Denver, CO | 7 buses a week | Fastest 15h 30m | Greyhound | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| Dixon, IL | 7 buses a week | Fastest 2h 55m | Greyhound | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| Galesburg, IL | 7 buses a week | Fastest 2h 55m | Jefferson Lines | $43Book (carrier website) |
| Grand Island, NE | 7 buses a week | Fastest 8h 25m | Greyhound | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| Indianapolis, IN | 7 buses a week | Fastest 8h 15m | Jefferson Lines | $101Book (carrier website) |
| Kearney, NE | 7 buses a week | Fastest 9h 20m | Greyhound | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| Lexington, NE | 7 buses a week | Fastest 10h 05m | Greyhound | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| Lincoln, NE | 7 buses a week | Fastest 6h 30m | Greyhound | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| Marshalltown, IA | 7 buses a week | Fastest 2h 00m | Jefferson Lines | $45Book (carrier website) |
| Naperville, IL | 7 buses a week | Fastest 5h 05m | Greyhound | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| North Platte, NE | 7 buses a week | Fastest 11h 05m | Greyhound | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| Ogallala, NE | 7 buses a week | Fastest 12h 00m | Greyhound | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| Peoria, IL | 7 buses a week | Fastest 4h 00m | Jefferson Lines | $52Book (carrier website) |
| Rochelle, IL | 7 buses a week | Fastest 3h 35m | Greyhound | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| Williamsburg, IA | 7 buses a week | Fastest 40m | Jefferson Lines | $20Book (carrier website) |
| York, NE | 7 buses a week | Fastest 7h 35m | Greyhound | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
A standard fare is the carrier's published one-way price. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees.
Buses from University of Iowa
Direct buses from campus, busiest first.
| To | Buses a week | Fastest | Bus company | Standard fare & ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | 35 buses a week | Fastest 1h 40m | Jefferson Lines and Greyhound | from $17Book (carrier website) |
| Davenport, IA | 28 buses a week | Fastest 55m | Jefferson Lines and Greyhound | $23Book (carrier website) |
| Chicago, IL | 21 buses a week | Fastest 4h 10m | Jefferson Lines and Greyhound | $45Book (carrier website) |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 14 buses a week | Fastest 40m | Jefferson Lines | from $4Book (carrier website) |
| Grinnell, IA | 14 buses a week | Fastest 1h 10m | Greyhound | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| Moline, IL | 14 buses a week | Fastest 1h 25m | Jefferson Lines and Greyhound | $27Book (carrier website) |
| Omaha, NE | 14 buses a week | Fastest 4h 25m | Jefferson Lines and Greyhound | $73Book (carrier website) |
| Bloomington, IL | 7 buses a week | Fastest 4h 10m | Jefferson Lines | $63Book (carrier website) |
| Cedar Falls, IA | 7 buses a week | Fastest 2h 00m | Jefferson Lines | $14Book (carrier website) |
| Champaign, IL | 7 buses a week | Fastest 5h 15m | Jefferson Lines | $75Book (carrier website) |
| Danville, IL | 7 buses a week | Fastest 6h 05m | Jefferson Lines | $82Book (carrier website) |
| DeKalb, IL | 7 buses a week | Fastest 4h 05m | Greyhound | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| Denver, CO | 7 buses a week | Fastest 17h 10m | Greyhound | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| Dixon, IL | 7 buses a week | Fastest 2h 45m | Greyhound | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| Galesburg, IL | 7 buses a week | Fastest 2h 20m | Jefferson Lines | $43Book (carrier website) |
| Grand Island, NE | 7 buses a week | Fastest 9h 40m | Greyhound | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| Indianapolis, IN | 7 buses a week | Fastest 7h 25m | Jefferson Lines | $101Book (carrier website) |
| Kearney, NE | 7 buses a week | Fastest 10h 40m | Greyhound | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| Lexington, NE | 7 buses a week | Fastest 11h 30m | Greyhound | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| Lincoln, NE | 7 buses a week | Fastest 7h 20m | Greyhound | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| Marshalltown, IA | 7 buses a week | Fastest 2h 15m | Jefferson Lines | $45Book (carrier website) |
| Naperville, IL | 7 buses a week | Fastest 4h 55m | Greyhound | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| North Platte, NE | 7 buses a week | Fastest 12h 35m | Greyhound | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| Ogallala, NE | 7 buses a week | Fastest 13h 35m | Greyhound | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| Peoria, IL | 7 buses a week | Fastest 3h 15m | Jefferson Lines | $52Book (carrier website) |
| Rochelle, IL | 7 buses a week | Fastest 3h 25m | Greyhound | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| Williamsburg, IA | 7 buses a week | Fastest 30m | Jefferson Lines | $20Book (carrier website) |
| York, NE | 7 buses a week | Fastest 8h 25m | Greyhound | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
A standard fare is the carrier's published one-way price. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees.
Arrivals at campus stops
Every bus arriving, by time of day, with where its trip starts. Times are local. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Arrives | From | Days | Stop | Bus company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30 AM | Chicago | Daily | Iowa City Burlington Trailways | Jefferson Lines | Book (carrier website) |
| 1:30 AM | Omaha | Daily | Iowa City Burlington Trailways | Jefferson Lines | Book (carrier website) |
| 7:40 AM | Des Moines | Daily | Iowa City Burlington Trailways | Greyhound | No online booking link |
| 11:25 AM | Des Moines | Daily | Iowa City Burlington Trailways | Jefferson Lines | Book (carrier website) |
| 11:25 AM | Denver | Daily | Iowa City Burlington Trailways | Greyhound | No online booking link |
| 12:05 PM | Chicago | Daily | Iowa City Burlington Trailways | Greyhound | No online booking link |
| 1:55 PM | Indianapolis | Daily | Iowa City Burlington Trailways | Jefferson Lines | Book (carrier website) |
| 3:00 PM | Des Moines | Daily | Iowa City Burlington Trailways | Jefferson Lines | Book (carrier website) |
| 4:40 PM | Chicago | Daily | Iowa City Burlington Trailways | Greyhound | No online booking link |
| 7:35 PM | Cedar Falls | Daily | Iowa City Burlington Trailways | Jefferson Lines | Book (carrier website) |
Departures from campus stops
Every bus leaving, by time of day, with where its trip ends. Times are local. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Going to | Days | Stop | Bus company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:35 AM | Omaha | Daily | Iowa City Burlington Trailways | Jefferson Lines | Book (carrier website) |
| 1:35 AM | Chicago | Daily | Iowa City Burlington Trailways | Jefferson Lines | Book (carrier website) |
| 7:50 AM | Chicago | Daily | Iowa City Burlington Trailways | Greyhound | No online booking link |
| 11:25 AM | Indianapolis | Daily | Iowa City Burlington Trailways | Jefferson Lines | Book (carrier website) |
| 11:40 AM | Chicago | Daily | Iowa City Burlington Trailways | Greyhound | No online booking link |
| 12:20 PM | Des Moines | Daily | Iowa City Burlington Trailways | Greyhound | No online booking link |
| 1:55 PM | Des Moines | Daily | Iowa City Burlington Trailways | Jefferson Lines | Book (carrier website) |
| 3:00 PM | Cedar Falls | Daily | Iowa City Burlington Trailways | Jefferson Lines | Book (carrier website) |
| 4:50 PM | Denver | Daily | Iowa City Burlington Trailways | Greyhound | No online booking link |
| 7:35 PM | Des Moines | Daily | Iowa City Burlington Trailways | Jefferson Lines | Book (carrier website) |
Questions
Can I take a bus to University of Iowa?
Yes. Jefferson Lines and Greyhound run 70 direct buses a week to University of Iowa from 28 cities and towns, including Des Moines, Davenport, Chicago, Cedar Rapids and Grinnell.
How long is the bus from Des Moines to University of Iowa?
The fastest takes 1 hour 45 minutes, with 35 buses a week (Jefferson Lines and Greyhound).
Where does the bus stop at University of Iowa?
At Iowa City Burlington Trailways. Check your ticket for the exact stop.
Which bus companies serve University of Iowa?
Jefferson Lines and Greyhound.