There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cedar Rapids by bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, subway, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus 380 Express
7h 49mDrive 220 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cedar Rapidscar 220 mi
4h 23m$41–58Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Cedar Rapids220 mi
4h 23mSubway, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
4h 55m$42–282Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ORD - ALO
- Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Cedar Rapidscar
4h 42m$54–306Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane ORD - BRL
- Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Cedar Rapidscar
5h 33m$74–168
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cedar Rapids is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cedar Rapids is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cedar Rapids. However, there are services departing from Michigan & Washington and arriving at GTC Bay 9 via Chicago Bus Station and Court St Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Cedar Rapids is 267 miles. The road distance is 221.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cedar Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 7h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cedar Rapids, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Iowa City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cedar Rapids is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cedar Rapids.
There are 48+ hotels available in Cedar Rapids.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?
You can take a subway from Midway to GTC Bay 9 via Washington/Wabash, Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Court St Transportation Center in around 7h 49m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Midway to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Cedar Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Cedar Rapids. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.