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How to get fromCedar Rapids to Kentuckyby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, taxi, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Kentucky by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Covington

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Covington (CVG)plane plane CID - CVG
    6h 15m
    $94–554

  2. Fly to Blue Grass Airport

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane CID - LEX
    7h 38m
    $64–364

  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 Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    14h 51m

  4. Drive 499.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Louisvillecar car 499.3 mi
    8h 23m
    $92–132

  5. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane CID - SDF
    6h 27m
    $92–554

  6. Fly to Evansville, taxi

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Evansville (EVV)plane plane CID - EVV
    2. Take the taxi from Evansville (EVV) to Owensborotaxi taxi
    6h 54m
    $146–462

  7. 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
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    16h 10m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 441.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Covington (CVG) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Louisville, KY via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 14h 51m.

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