There are 7 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to St. Louis Airport (STL) by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, 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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane CID - STL
5h 16m$162–952Drive 273 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cedar Rapids to St. Louis Airport (STL)car 273 mi
4h 53m$50–72Bus, 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
13h 20mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cedar Rapids to St. Louis-STL273 mi
4h 53mDrive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly
- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)car
- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ALO - STL
5h 6m$96–505Bus, bus to Quad City International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MLI - STL
9h 11mBus
- 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 St Louis Bus Stationbus
14h 5m
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to St. Louis Airport (STL) is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to St. Louis Airport (STL) is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to St. Louis Airport (STL) station. However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Iowa City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.
The distance between Cedar Rapids and St. Louis Airport (STL) is 239 miles. The road distance is 274.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to St. Louis Airport (STL) without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Cedar Rapids to St. Louis Airport (STL), including transfers.
Cedar Rapids to St. Louis Airport (STL) bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to St. Louis Airport (STL) is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $160 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 5m.
Cedar Rapids to St. Louis Airport (STL) bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to St. Louis Airport (STL) is 275 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Cedar Rapids to St. Louis Airport (STL).
What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and St. Louis Airport (STL), USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines 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 LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station via Iowa City, Des Moines, St Louis Bus Station, and CIVIC CENTER station in around 14h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–950
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,400
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–950
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,400
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cedar Rapids to St. Louis-STL
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- On demand
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