There are 6 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Memphis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport
best- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Memphis (MEM)plane CID - MEM
7h 24m$252–1,302Drive 552.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Memphiscar 552.3 mi
9h 22m$101–146Bus
- 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 Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
18h 29mDrive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly
- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)car
- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Memphis (MEM)plane ALO - MEM
7h 28m$142–716Bus, 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 St. Louistrain
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
19h 43mBus via Kansas City
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Memphis Bus Stationbus
20h 59m
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Memphis (MEM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Memphis is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Memphis is to fly which takes 7h 24m and costs $250 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Memphis. However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station and Airways Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 29m.
The distance between Cedar Rapids and Memphis is 508 miles. The road distance is 555.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Memphis without a car is to bus which takes 18h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Cedar Rapids to Memphis, including transfers.
Cedar Rapids to Memphis bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Memphis is to fly which takes 7h 24m and costs $250 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 29m.
Cedar Rapids to Memphis bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Memphis is 556 miles. It takes approximately 9h 22m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Memphis.
What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Memphis (MEM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, and Airways Transit Center in around 18h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Memphis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Memphis via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,600
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Memphis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,700
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Memphis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Memphis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Memphis via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,500
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Memphis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- 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/
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 Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- 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/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Kansas City to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $110–160
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