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How to get fromCedar Rapids to East Lansingby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 10 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to East Lansing by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    11h 29m

  2. Drive 437.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to East Lansingcar car 437.9 mi
    8h 1m
    $80–116

  3. Bus, train via Naperville

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Napervillebus bus
    3. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 16m

  4. Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane CID - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    7h 12m
    $156–720

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 12m

  6. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Davenportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus bus
    5. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    15h 11m

  7. Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane CID - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    9h 43m

  8. Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane CID - LAN
    6h 33m
    $176–1,106

  9. Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, train

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane CID - AZO
    2. Take the train from Kalamazoo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 47m
    $124–656

  10. Bus, bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Molinebus bus
    3. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane MLI - LAN
    10h 1m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 495 mi
  • Duration: 11h 29m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via Iowa City, Chicago, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 11h 29m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 5 times a day.

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