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How to get fromCedar Rapids to Michigan Cityby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Michigan City by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CID - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    5h 19m
    $78–468

  2. Drive 275.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Michigan Citycar car 275.5 mi
    5h 27m
    $51–73

  3. Bus, train via Naperville

    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 Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Ssl
    8h 58m

  4. Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane CID - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to 11th Streettrain train
    6h 30m
    $148–960

  5. Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car car
    2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BRL - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    5h 59m
    $86–174

  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 Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train Ssl
    9h 9m

  7. Bus, train via Davenport

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Davenportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Ssl
    9h 31m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Michigan City, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cedar Rapids to Michigan City. However, you can take the line 11 bus to Airport Terminal, walk to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Jackson-Blue, walk to Van Buren St., then take the train to 11th St.. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to 11th St. via Iowa City, Naperville, Naperville, Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 8h 58m.

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