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Pros: Good driving skills. Cons: Faster wifi.
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There are 2 intercity buses per day from Iowa City to Naperville. Traveling by bus from Iowa City to Naperville usually takes around 4 hours and 37 minutes, but the fastest Burlington Trailways bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 45 minutes.
Distance | 174 mi (280 km) |
Shortest duration | 3h 45m |
Cheapest price | €61.33 |
Trips per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Burlington Trailways |
Bus lines | 1 |
Average score for buses from Iowa City to Naperville
(Based on 2 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Good driving skills. Cons: Faster wifi.
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Iowa City to Naperville. Burlington Trailways is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Burlington Trailways | 2 | 4h 37m | €65.93 |
Book Burlington Trailways from Iowa City to Naperville from €61. There are 2 trips per day offered by Burlington Trailways from Iowa City to Naperville and you can expect on average to pay for a Burlington Trailways ticket to Naperville. In Iowa City, Burlington Trailways departs to Naperville from Burlington Trailways Station - 170 E Court St . In Naperville, Burlington Trailways arrives at 105 E Fourth Ave .
An average trip on Burlington Trailways from Iowa City to Naperville takes 4 hours and 37 minutes , while the fastest available Burlington Trailways trip will get you to Naperville in 3 hours and 45 minutes .
On weekends, Burlington Trailways offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Naperville.
The bus takes an average of 4 hours and 37 minutes to cover the 174 miles from Iowa City to Naperville. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 45 minutes. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Naperville. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 4:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Iowa City to Naperville, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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The old capital city of Iowa, Iowa City, is a historic area with plenty of quaint old buildings and beautiful landmarks. The most notable attraction is the Old Capitol Building in the middle of the University of Iowa's campus. The building's first floor is a museum dedicated to the state's history so that you can brush up on your Hawkeye State knowledge (we'll get you started: the Iowa state rock is the geode!). For more history and culture, hit up Plum Grove, the home of the first Governor of Iowa, and the University of Iowa Art Museum.
Thanks to its lively cultural scene, Iowa City's food scene is vibrant and diverse. One of the must-try establishments in the city is Short's Burger and Shine, which features a wide variety of burgers made from locally sourced meat. In addition, the Hamburg Inn No. 2 is an award-winning restaurant, with visitors including many past presidents.
Bus service to Iowa City arrives right downtown for easy access to Iowa City's highlights. Although there is a small municipal airport in Iowa City, most commercial flights will depart from nearby Cedar Rapids Airport or even from Des Moines, about 100 miles away.
The Burlington Trailways Station in Iowa City is part of the Court St Transportation Center near downtown. Buses usually board outside the multi-story parking garage on Court Street. The station includes a large indoor waiting area with seating, restrooms, and even a charging station for your devices. You can walk to three hotels, a sushi restaurant, a Mexican restaurant, a Starbucks, and a bar in the immediate area, so you definitely won't have to travel hungry or thirsty. Greyhound and Burlington Trailways buses depart from this station and connect Iowa City to Des Moines, Chicago, Omaha, and more cities throughout the Midwest.
Burlington Trailways Station - 170 E Court St
All buses from Iowa City arrive at one main station in Naperville.
105 E Fourth Ave
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