There are 5 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Illinois by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
3h 27m$68–456Drive 225.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Chicagocar 225.1 mi
4h 19m$42–60Bus
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus 380 Express
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicagobus Btw 1202 / ...
5h 56mBus, train
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Napervillebus
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
6h 59mBus via Davenport
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Davenportbus
- Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus
7h 26m
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Illinois is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Illinois is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $65 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Illinois. However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at Chicago via Iowa City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Cedar Rapids and Illinois is 224 miles. The road distance is 226.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Illinois without a car is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Cedar Rapids to Illinois, including transfers.
Cedar Rapids to Illinois bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Illinois is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $65 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 56m.
Cedar Rapids to Illinois bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Illinois is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Illinois.
What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Illinois, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Chicago via Iowa City in around 5h 56m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–6
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380express.com
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.380express.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.380express.com/schedule/
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.380express.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.380express.com/schedule/
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.380express.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.380express.com/schedule/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
Bus from Iowa City to Naperville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Iowa City to Davenport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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