IL → IA · about 250 miles
Chicago to Cedar Falls bus schedule
Jefferson Lines runs 7 direct buses a week from Chicago to Cedar Falls. The fastest takes 5 hours 15 minutes; every bus leaves at 11:45 AM. The standard fare is $103 one way.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 5h 15m
- Leaves at
- 11:45 AM
- 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 Chicago and arrives at Cedar Falls-Waterloo. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:45 AM | 5:00 PM | 5h 15m | Daily | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
Route map
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Cedar Falls The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Chicago
Where the bus stops in Cedar Falls
- Cedar Falls-Waterloo Map of Cedar Falls-Waterloo (Google Maps)
Return trip: Cedar Falls to Chicago
Questions
How long is the bus from Chicago to Cedar Falls?
The fastest direct bus takes 5 hours 15 minutes.
How much is the bus from Chicago to Cedar Falls?
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 Chicago to Cedar Falls?
Every departure is at 11:45 AM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Chicago to Cedar Falls?
Jefferson Lines runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Chicago?
Buses to Cedar Falls leave from Chicago Bus Station.