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How to get fromCedar Rapids to Grayslakeby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Grayslake by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CID - ORD
    2. Take the train from Edgebrook to Grayslaketrain train
    5h 14m
    $76–466

  2. Drive 219.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Grayslakecar car 219.6 mi
    4h 42m
    $41–58

  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 Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Western Ave to Grayslaketrain train
    8h 48m

  4. Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly, train

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car car
    2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BRL - ORD
    3. Take the train from Edgebrook to Grayslaketrain train
    5h 53m
    $84–172

  5. 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 Grayslaketrain train
    9h 3m

  6. Bus, train via Davenport

    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 train from Chicago Union Station to Grayslaketrain train
    9h 39m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Cedar Rapids to Grayslake. However, you can take the line 11 bus to Airport Terminal, walk to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Jefferson Park, walk to Jefferson Park Transit Center, take the bus to Lehigh & Caldwell, walk to Edgebrook, then take the train to Grayslake. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 1st Ave & 29th St to Grayslake via GTC Bay 5, GTC Bay 9, Iowa City, Chicago, and Western Ave in around 8h 48m.

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