What is the cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Joliet?

The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Joliet is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Joliet?

The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Joliet is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $40 - $60.

How far is it from Cedar Rapids to Joliet?

The distance between Cedar Rapids and Joliet is 294 miles. The road distance is 225.9 miles.

How do I travel from Cedar Rapids to Joliet without a car?

The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Joliet without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 43m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cedar Rapids to Joliet?

It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Cedar Rapids to Joliet, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cedar Rapids to Joliet?

Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Joliet is 226 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Joliet.

Where can I stay near Joliet?

There are 74+ hotels available in Joliet.

Cedar Rapids to Joliet - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Joliet by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
8h 43m
Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
5h 28m
$38–244
Drive 224.6 mi
1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Jolietcar 224.6 mi
3h 42m
$41–60
Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly, train
1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)car
2. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALO - ORD
3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
5h 9m
$48–267
Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly, train
1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car
2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BRL - ORD
3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
6h 10m
$116–170

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

70Weekly Planes

1h 29mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 292.5 mi
Duration: 8h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Cedar Rapids to Joliet. However, you can take the bus to Court St Transportation Center, take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to LaSalle Street, then take the train to Joliet. Alternatively, you can drive from Cedar Rapids to Joliet in around 3h 42m.

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