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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Louisville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane CID - SDF
    6h 49m
    $102–654

  2. Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane CID - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar car
    6h 53m
    $74–380

  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 Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 47m

  4. Drive  499.3 mi

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

  5. Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)car car
    2. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ALO - SDF
    7h 40m
    $112–668

  6. 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 Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 35m

  7. Bus via Bloomington

    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 Bloomingtonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bloomington to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 52m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar97Weekly Planes
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 421.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Louisville Bus Station via Iowa City and Chicago Bus Station in around 13h 47m.

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