There are 7 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Kentucky by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, taxi, 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 to Covington
best- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Covington (CVG)plane CID - CVG
6h 28m$174–1,004Drive 499.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Louisvillecar 499.3 mi
8h 23m$92–132Bus
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
14h 51mFly to Louisville International Airport
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane CID - SDF
6h 25m$172–954Fly to Evansville, taxi
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Evansville (EVV)plane CID - EVV
- Take the taxi from Evansville (EVV) to Owensborotaxi
7h 13m$212–812Fly to Blue Grass Airport
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane CID - LEX
8h 5m$264–1,504Bus, train
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
16h 10m
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Covington (CVG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Kentucky is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Kentucky is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $170 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Kentucky. However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at Louisville, KY via Iowa City and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 51m.
The distance between Cedar Rapids and Kentucky is 444 miles. The road distance is 502.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Kentucky without a car is to bus which takes 14h 51m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Cedar Rapids to Kentucky, including transfers.
Cedar Rapids to Kentucky bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Kentucky is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $170 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 51m.
Cedar Rapids to Kentucky bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.
Kentucky is 1h ahead of Cedar Rapids. It is currently 12:52 AM in Cedar Rapids and 1:52 AM in Kentucky.
What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Kentucky, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Covington (CVG) hourly. 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,000
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Covington via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,400
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Covington via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,500
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Covington via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,700
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Louisville International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,500
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Louisville International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Evansville via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Evansville via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Evansville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,500
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,900
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–2,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,000
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Covington via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,400
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Covington via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Louisville International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Louisville International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Evansville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–1,900
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380express.com
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 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
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.380express.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.380express.com/schedule/
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 Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $50–60
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $22–45
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Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Kentucky is 502 miles. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Kentucky.
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