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How to get fromChampaign to Cedar Rapidsby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Cedar Rapids by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CMI - CID
    5h 8m
    $70–354

  2. Drive  263.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Cedar Rapidscar car 263.2 mi
    4h 43m
    $48–70

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    9h 24m

  4. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DEC - CID
    7h 18m
    $73–360

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    9h 44m

  6. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    10h 49m

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?

American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to GTC Bay 9 via Chicago Bus Station and Court St Transportation Center in around 9h 24m.

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