IA → IL · about 250 miles
Cedar Falls to Chicago bus schedule
Jefferson Lines runs 7 direct buses a week from Cedar Falls to Chicago. The fastest takes 5 hours 15 minutes; every bus leaves at 5:15 PM. The standard fare is $103 one way.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 5h 15m
- Leaves at
- 5:15 PM
- Standard fare
- $103
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.
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Cedar Falls-Waterloo and arrives at Chicago. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Bus company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:15 PM | 10:30 PM | 5h 15m | Daily | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
Route map
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Where to board in Cedar Falls Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Cedar Falls
- Cedar Falls-Waterloo Map of Cedar Falls-Waterloo (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Cedar Falls
Questions
How long is the bus from Cedar Falls to Chicago?
The fastest direct bus takes 5 hours 15 minutes.
How much is the bus from Cedar Falls to Chicago?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $103. 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.
What time is the first bus from Cedar Falls to Chicago?
Every departure is at 5:15 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Cedar Falls to Chicago?
Jefferson Lines runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Cedar Falls?
Buses to Chicago leave from Cedar Falls-Waterloo.