There are 5 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to O'Hare by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
3h$34–236Bus
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus 380 Express
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
7h 35mDrive 221.4 mi
- Drive from Cedar Rapids to O'Harecar 221.4 mi
4h 15m$41–59Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly
- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)car
- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALO - ORD
2h 41m$43–260Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly
- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car
- Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BRL - ORD
3h 43m$111–163
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to O'Hare is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to O'Hare is to drive and fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $40 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to O'Hare. However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at Washington & State via Iowa City and Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Cedar Rapids and O'Hare is 210 miles. The road distance is 222.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to O'Hare without a car is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h to get from Cedar Rapids to O'Hare, including transfers.
Cedar Rapids to O'Hare bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to O'Hare is to fly which takes 3h and costs $30 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 35m.
Cedar Rapids to O'Hare bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to O'Hare is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Cedar Rapids to O'Hare.
What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and O'Hare, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Cumberland via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & State, and Washington-Blue in around 7h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- 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
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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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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