Bus Iowa City, IA to Lafayette, IN - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Iowa City, IA to Lafayette, IN

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Iowa City, IA to Lafayette, IN from various bus operators like Greyhound US for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$51

Sunday

$62

Monday

$41

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	8h 50m	11:40 AM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	9:30 PM	Lafayette, IN	Next to CityBus Center		Economy	$51	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) at 10/17/2026 11:40:00 AM to Next to CityBus Center, Lafayette, IN (USA) arriving at 10/17/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
	Greyhound US	14h 50m	2:45 PM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	6:35 AM	Lafayette, IN	Next to CityBus Center		Economy	$58	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) at 10/17/2026 2:45:00 PM to Next to CityBus Center, Lafayette, IN (USA) arriving at 10/18/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	8h 50m	11:40 AM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	9:30 PM	Lafayette, IN	Next to CityBus Center		Economy	$62	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) at 10/18/2026 11:40:00 AM to Next to CityBus Center, Lafayette, IN (USA) arriving at 10/18/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
	Greyhound US	14h 50m	2:45 PM	Iowa City, IA	Iowa City Bus Stop	6:35 AM	Lafayette, IN	Next to CityBus Center		Economy	$66	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Iowa City Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) at 10/18/2026 2:45:00 PM to Next to CityBus Center, Lafayette, IN (USA) arriving at 10/19/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Iowa City, IA to Lafayette, IN via Chicago, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  12h 40m
  
  0
  
  7:50 AM
  
  Iowa City, IA
  Bus Stop
  
  1:35 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $27
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) at 10/19/2026 7:50:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/19/2026 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 30m
  
  0
  
  6:00 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  9:30 PM
  
  Lafayette, IN
  Next to CityBus Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 10/19/2026 6:00:00 PM to Next to CityBus Center, Lafayette, IN (USA) arriving at 10/19/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	8h 50m	11:40 AM	Iowa City, IA	Bus Stop	9:30 PM	Lafayette, IN	Next to CityBus Center		Economy	$41	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) at 10/19/2026 11:40:00 AM to Next to CityBus Center, Lafayette, IN (USA) arriving at 10/19/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
	Greyhound US	14h 50m	2:45 PM	Iowa City, IA	Iowa City Bus Stop	6:35 AM	Lafayette, IN	Next to CityBus Center		Economy	$50	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Iowa City Bus Stop, Iowa City, IA (USA) at 10/19/2026 2:45:00 PM to Next to CityBus Center, Lafayette, IN (USA) arriving at 10/20/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Iowa City, IA to Lafayette, IN is $41 on 10/19/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Iowa City, IA and Lafayette, IN

See here how frequent the connections between Iowa City, IA and Lafayette, IN are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily buses from Iowa City, IA to Lafayette, IN. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Iowa City, IA and Lafayette, IN.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 3 buses from Iowa City, IA to Lafayette, IN, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Iowa City, IA and Lafayette, IN, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Iowa City, IA to Lafayette, IN

Compare all providers like Greyhound US that travel 2 times every day by bus from Iowa City, IA to Lafayette, IN in one click! Book your bus ticket from Iowa City, IA to Lafayette, IN starting from $41!

Cheapest Bus	$41
Fastest Bus	9h 50m
Earliest Bus	11:40 AM
Latest Bus	2:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	257.4 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Iowa City, IA to Lafayette, IN

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Iowa City, IA for Lafayette, IN: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 10/16/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 10/11

Monday 10/12

Tuesday 10/13

Wednesday 10/14

Thursday 10/15

Friday 10/16

Saturday 10/17

$51

Sunday 10/18

$62

Monday 10/19

$41

Tuesday 10/20

Wednesday 10/21

Thursday 10/22

Friday 10/23

Saturday 10/24

$45

Sunday 10/25

Monday 10/26

Tuesday 10/27

Wednesday 10/28

$45

Thursday 10/29

$46

Friday 10/30

$52

Saturday 10/31

Sunday 11/01

Monday 11/02

Tuesday 11/03

Wednesday 11/04

$42

Thursday 11/05

$49

Friday 11/06

$51

Saturday 11/07

The cheapest time to travel from Iowa City, IA to Lafayette, IN

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Iowa City, IA to Lafayette, IN, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $41, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Iowa City, IA to Lafayette, IN. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $62.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Iowa City, IA to Lafayette, IN, with $41. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $50.

How to save money travelling from Iowa City, IA to Lafayette, IN

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Iowa City, IA to Lafayette, IN in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Iowa City, IA to Lafayette, IN, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Iowa City, IA to Lafayette, IN are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Iowa City, IA and Lafayette, IN

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Iowa City, IA and Lafayette, IN.

Bus Stop

E Court St 170

Iowa City Bus Stop

Iowa City Iowa City

Coralville Transit Facility

Quarry Rd

Next to CityBus Center

N 3Rd St (between Brown and North Street) 410

Bus Stop

West Lafayette, IN

N Grant St 103-173

Progress Drive / Roy Meeks Way

Service and Comfort on the bus from Iowa City, IA to Lafayette, IN

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Iowa City, IA to Lafayette, IN? Or which bus companies serve the route Iowa City, IA to Lafayette, IN? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Iowa City, IA to Lafayette, IN bus

How much does a Iowa City, IA Lafayette, IN bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $41 and takes 9h 50m to reach Lafayette, IN. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Iowa City, IA to Lafayette, IN?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $41 and $66. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Lafayette, IN.

On average, how many connections are available from Iowa City, IA to Lafayette, IN each day?

Every day, the Iowa City, IA to Lafayette, IN bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Iowa City, IA to Lafayette, IN take?

The fastest bus from Iowa City, IA to Lafayette, IN is offered by Greyhound US and takes 9h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $51. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Iowa City, IA to Lafayette, IN?

The earliest bus arriving in Lafayette, IN from Iowa City, IA starts at 11:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Iowa City, IA to Lafayette, IN?

The latest bus trip departing from Iowa City, IA for Lafayette, IN starts at 2:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Iowa City, IA Lafayette, IN route?

When traveling by bus from Iowa City, IA to Lafayette, IN, passengers can travel with Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa City, IA and Lafayette, IN?

You can check all the direct connections between Iowa City, IA and Lafayette, IN by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Iowa City, IA to Lafayette, IN bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Iowa City, IA Lafayette, IN bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Iowa City, IA Lafayette, IN bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Iowa City, IA to Lafayette, IN on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Iowa City, IA to Lafayette, IN

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Iowa City, IA and to Lafayette, IN

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Iowa City, IA and to Lafayette, IN. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!