There are 7 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Detroit Airport (DTW) by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Detroit (DTW)plane CID - DTW
5h 17m$142–852Drive 483.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Detroit Airport (DTW)car 483.8 mi
8h 42m$89–128Bus, train
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain
13h 30mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cedar Rapids to Detroit-DTW483.8 mi
8h 42mBus
- 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 Union Station to Dearbornbus
13h 30mBus via Jefferson & Griswold
- 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 Detroit Bus Stationbus
16h 48mBus via Auburn Gresham
- 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 to Detroit Bus Stationbus
17h 41m
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Detroit (DTW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $140 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Detroit Airport (DTW). However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Iowa City, Chicago Union Station and Dearborn Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
The distance between Cedar Rapids and Detroit Airport (DTW) is 441 miles. The road distance is 486.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Detroit Airport (DTW) without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Cedar Rapids to Detroit Airport (DTW), including transfers.
Cedar Rapids to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $140 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 30m.
Cedar Rapids to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) is 1h ahead of Cedar Rapids. It is currently 12:07 PM in Cedar Rapids and 1:07 PM in Detroit Airport (DTW).
What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Detroit Airport (DTW), USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 13h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Detroit via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Detroit via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- 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
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
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
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
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- 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
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cedar Rapids to Detroit-DTW
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Detroit Airport (DTW) is 487 miles. It takes approximately 8h 42m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Detroit Airport (DTW).
There are 525+ hotels available in Detroit Airport (DTW).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cedar Rapids and Detroit Airport (DTW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






