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How to get fromCedar Rapids to Indianapolisby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Indianapolis

    best
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane CID - IND
    6h 6m
    $74–464

  2. Fly to Purdue University Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane CID - LAF
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain train
    9h 21m
    $68–372

  3. 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 Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus
    11h 27m

  4. Drive 385 mi

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Indianapoliscar car 385 mi
    6h 33m
    $71–102

  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 Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    12h 45m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

Calendar95Weekly Planes
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 344.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Indianapolis (IND) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Indianapolis via Iowa City and Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 27m.

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