Bus Tickets from Madison, WI to Iowa City

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Next departures for Madison to Iowa City on October 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Dutch Mill Park & Ride
Iowa CityCheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
North Lake St
Iowa CityNo tags
Jefferson Lines
University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center
Court St Transportation CenterNo tags

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Bus Madison, WI to Iowa City: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$65
Average Bus Trip Duration9h 10m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure7:00am
Distance241 km
Latest bus departure10:20am

Madison to Iowa City Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Madison to Iowa City, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Madison, WI - Iowa City

  1. How far is Madison from Iowa City?

    Madison and Iowa City are 236 km (146 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Madison to Iowa City?

    Buses departing from UW Memorial Union in Madison will take you to Court Street Bus Station in Iowa City.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Madison, WI to Iowa City was searched and found on Oct 3, 2025 with a price of US$168

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

You can expect to pay from US$168 to US$168 for a bus ticket from Madison, WI to Iowa City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$168 which is on 2025-10-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Madison and Iowa City!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Madison to Iowa City.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Madison to Iowa City that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Madison to Iowa City while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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.

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