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How to get fromCedar Rapids to Altonby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Alton by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane CID - STL
    5h 46m
    $212–1,016

  2. Drive 267.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Altoncar car 267.7 mi
    5h 38m
    $49–71

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Stationtrain train
    12h 17m

  4. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane CID - SPI
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Alton Stationtrain train
    8h 42m
    $146–730

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 41m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar109Weekly Planes
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Alton, IL, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Alton via Iowa City, Des Moines, St Louis Bus Station, Civic Center Transit Center, and North County Transit Center in around 14h 41m.

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