There are 5 ways to get from Cedar Rapids Airport (CID) to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, 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.
Fly to Indianapolis
best- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Indianapolis (IND)plane CID - IND
4h 38m$154–905Drive 376.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cedar Rapids Airport (CID) to Indianapoliscar 376.8 mi
6h 25m$69–100Bus
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus
12h 45mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cedar Rapids-CID to Indianapolis376.8 mi
6h 25mFly to Purdue University Airport, train
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane CID - LAF
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain
7h 4m$121–652
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Indianapolis (IND) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids Airport (CID) to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids Airport (CID) to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $150 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids Airport (CID) to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal and arriving at Indianapolis via GTC Bay 9, Iowa City and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.
The distance between Cedar Rapids Airport (CID) and Indianapolis is 337 miles. The road distance is 379 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids Airport (CID) to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 12h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Cedar Rapids Airport (CID) to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Cedar Rapids Airport (CID) to Indianapolis bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids Airport (CID) to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $150 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 45m.
Cedar Rapids Airport (CID) to Indianapolis bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Cedar Rapids Airport (CID). It is currently 7:50 PM in Cedar Rapids Airport (CID) and 8:50 PM in Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Cedar Rapids Airport (CID), USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Indianapolis (IND) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airport Terminal to Indianapolis via GTC Bay 11, GTC Bay 9, Iowa City, and Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–950
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–950
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,400
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Indianapolis via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,600
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Indianapolis via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Indianapolis via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cedar Rapids-CID to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids Airport (CID) to Indianapolis is 379 miles. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Cedar Rapids Airport (CID) to Indianapolis.
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