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How to get fromCedar Rapids to St. Louisby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to St. Louis by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport

    best
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane CID - STL
    6h 9m
    $84–484

  2. Drive  285.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to St. Louiscar car 285.8 mi
    5h 7m
    $48–69

  3. 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 St. Louistrain train
    12h 32m

  4. Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)car car
    2. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ALO - STL
    6h 35m
    $93–507

  5. 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 St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 32m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar148Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to St Louis Bus Station via Iowa City and Chicago Bus Station in around 13h 32m.

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