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

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

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  1. Fly to South Bend

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane CID - SBN
    5h 20m
    $126–552

  2. Drive  322.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Elkhartcar car 322.9 mi
    6h 25m
    $59–86

  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 Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 40m

  4. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CID - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 30m
    $60–316

  5. 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 Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus
    9h 40m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to South Bend (SBN) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 306 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to South Bend (SBN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 40m.

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