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How to get fromCedar Rapids to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshoreby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore 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 Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    5h 8m
    $86–498

  2. Drive 260.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshorecar car 260.1 mi
    5h 16m
    $48–69

  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 Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train Ssl
    8h 36m

  4. Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly, train

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)car car
    2. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ALO - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    4h 52m
    $66–292

  5. 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 Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    5h 48m
    $89–185

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: 269.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cedar Rapids to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. 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 Jackson-Blue, walk to Van Buren St., take the train to Dune Park, then take the taxi to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Dune Park in around 8h 36m.

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