What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Monona?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Monona is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa City to Monona?

The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Monona is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa City and Monona?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Monona. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Nichols at McKenna via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and W Johnson at East Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.

How far is it from Iowa City to Monona?

The distance between Iowa City and Monona is 397 miles. The road distance is 177.7 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa City to Monona without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa City to Monona without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 12h 1m and costs $60 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Iowa City to Monona?

It takes approximately 12h 1m to get from Iowa City to Monona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa City to Monona bus from?

Iowa City to Monona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.

Where does the Iowa City to Monona bus arrive?

Iowa City to Monona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Iowa City to Monona?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Monona is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Iowa City to Monona.

Where can I stay near Monona?

There are 147+ hotels available in Monona.

Iowa City to Monona - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Iowa City to Monona by bus (Greyhound), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Chicago
best
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
12h 1m
$64–122
Drive 176.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Iowa City to Mononacar 176.6 mi
3h 21m
$33–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
12h 6m
$64–117
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
12h 29m
$73–182

Iowa City to Monona by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

12h 1mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Iowa City to Monona.

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Distance: 395.1 mi
Duration: 12h 1m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Monona, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Nichols at McKenna via Chicago Bus Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and W Johnson at East Campus in around 12h 1m.

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