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How to get fromBloomington to Cedar Fallsby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Bloomington to Cedar Falls by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Waterloo Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane BMI - ALO
    6h 18m
    $66–340

  2. Drive 273 mi

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    1. Drive from Bloomington to Cedar Fallscar car 273 mi
    4h 47m
    $50–72

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus bus Greyhound US0154S
    11h 43m
    $91–183

  4. Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BMI - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Cedar Fallscar car
    6h 57m
    $58–330

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane ORD - ALO
    5h 50m
    $96–385

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus bus Greyhound US0154S
    11h 50m
    $64–120

Bloomington to Cedar Falls by train, foot, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration11h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Cedar Falls, IA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Main St and W 18th St via Des Moines, Waterloo, and Central Transfer in around 11h 50m.

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