IL → IA · about 261 miles
Chicago to Grinnell bus schedule
Greyhound runs 14 direct buses a week from Chicago to Grinnell. The fastest takes 5 hours 35 minutes; the first bus leaves at 6:10 AM and the last at 12:25 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 5h 35m
- First bus
- 6:10 AM
- Last bus
- 12:25 PM
Timetable
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 | Stops | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:10 AM | 1:30 PM | 7h 20m | Daily | Chicago Bus Station to Grinnell Grinnell College | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 12:25 PM | 6:00 PM | 5h 35m | Daily | Chicago Bus Station to Grinnell | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Grinnell The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Chicago
Where the bus stops in Grinnell
Return trip: Grinnell to Chicago
Questions
How long is the bus from Chicago to Grinnell?
The fastest direct bus takes 5 hours 35 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Chicago to Grinnell?
The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM (Daily) and the last at 12:25 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Chicago to Grinnell?
Greyhound runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Chicago?
Buses to Grinnell leave from Chicago Bus Station.