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How to get fromCedar Rapids to Champaignby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Champaign by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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 Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    10h 22m

  2. Drive 266.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Champaigncar car 266.7 mi
    4h 32m
    $49–71

  3. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane CID - CMI
    6h 33m
    $120–674

  4. Bus

    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 bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    10h 32m

  5. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    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 bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    10h 48m

  6. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane CID - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Champaigntaxi taxi
    5h 53m
    $222–802

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 380.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 22m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Illinois Terminal via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, and Downtown Chicago in around 10h 32m.

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