Find coaches from Milwaukee to Iowa City

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Next departures from Milwaukee to Iowa City on 3 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.
Iowa CityCheapestFastest

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Bus Milwaukee to Iowa City: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$61
Average bus trip duration8h 45m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure03:20
Distance208 miles

Milwaukee to Iowa City Bus

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We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Milwaukee to Iowa City.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Iowa City from Milwaukee, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Milwaukee - Iowa City

  1. How far is Iowa City from Milwaukee by coach?

    The journey from Milwaukee to Iowa City by coach covers an approximate distance of 208 miles (336 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Iowa City from Milwaukee without a car?

    You can reach Iowa City from Milwaukee by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
30/08
US$57
31/08
US$58
Today
US$66
02/09
No data
03/09
US$37
04/09
No data
05/09
US$50
06/09
US$58
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Milwaukee to Iowa City was searched and found on 3 Sept 2025 with a price of US$37

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Milwaukee to Iowa City as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$37 to US$66 for a bus ticket from Milwaukee to Iowa City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$37, which is on 2025-09-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Milwaukee to Iowa City.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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