IL → IA · about 202 miles
Champaign to Iowa City bus schedule
Jefferson Lines runs 7 direct buses a week from Champaign to Iowa City. The fastest takes 6 hours 5 minutes; every bus leaves at 7:50 AM. The standard fare is $75 one way.
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- Buses a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 6h 05m
- Leaves at
- 7:50 AM
- Standard fare
- $75
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 Champaign and arrives at Iowa City. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:50 AM | 1:55 PM | 6h 05m | Daily | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
Route map
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Where to board in Champaign Where you get off in Iowa City The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Champaign
- Champaign-Urbana Map of Champaign-Urbana (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in Iowa City
- Iowa City Burlington Trailways Map of Iowa City Burlington Trailways (Google Maps)
Return trip: Iowa City to Champaign
Questions
How long is the bus from Champaign to Iowa City?
The fastest direct bus takes 6 hours 5 minutes.
How much is the bus from Champaign to Iowa City?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $75. 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 Champaign to Iowa City?
Every departure is at 7:50 AM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Champaign to Iowa City?
Jefferson Lines runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Champaign?
Buses to Iowa City leave from Champaign-Urbana.