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How to get fromCrystal Lake to Cedar Rapidsby taxi, bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Cedar Rapids by taxi, bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Crystal Lake to Chicago Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    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
    7h 39m

  2. Drive  202.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Cedar Rapidscar car 202.6 mi
    4h 10m
    $37–54

  3. Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    5h 6m
    $45–274

  4. Train, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane ORD - ALO
    3. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Cedar Rapidscar car
    4h 46m
    $53–298

  5. Train, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    3. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Cedar Rapidscar car
    5h 48m
    $82–170

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Crystal Lake to Cedar Rapids.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 306.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Crystal Lake to Cedar Rapids. However, you can take the taxi to Chicago Bus Station, take the bus to Iowa City, take the bus to GTC Bay 9, walk to GTC Bay 5, then take the line 5 bus to 1st Ave & 29th St. Alternatively, you can drive from Crystal Lake to Cedar Rapids in around 4h 10m.

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