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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Louisville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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  1. Fly 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 17m
    $172–954

  2. Drive 499.3 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 1m

  4. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    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
    7h
    $274–1,520

  5. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 21m

  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 Napervillebus bus
    3. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    5. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 43m

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

Calendar81Weekly Planes
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 421.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Louisville Bus Station via Iowa City and Chicago Bus Station in around 13h 1m.

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