There are 5 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Lafayette by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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 Purdue University Airport
best- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane CID - LAF
5h 36m$98–602Drive 332.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Lafayettecar 332.2 mi
6h 9m$61–88Bus
- 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 Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
10h 21mFly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 41m$104–546Bus, 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 Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 52m
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Lafayette is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Lafayette is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $95 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Iowa City and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
The distance between Cedar Rapids and Lafayette is 282 miles. The road distance is 334.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 10h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Cedar Rapids to Lafayette, including transfers.
Cedar Rapids to Lafayette bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Lafayette is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $95 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 21m.
Cedar Rapids to Lafayette bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.
Lafayette is 1h ahead of Cedar Rapids. It is currently 10:10 PM in Cedar Rapids and 11:10 PM in Lafayette.
What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 21m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $23–45
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Lafayette is 334 miles. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Lafayette.
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