There are 5 ways to get from Des Plaines to Cedar Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
3h 51m$37–252Bus
- 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 3mDrive 215.7 mi
- Drive from Des Plaines to Cedar Rapidscar 215.7 mi
4h 29m$40–57Fly 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
3h 38m$45–276Fly 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
4h 30m$109–158
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Cedar Rapids is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Cedar Rapids is to fly and drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $45 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Plaines station to Cedar Rapids. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at 1st Ave & 29th St via Court St Transportation Center and GTC Bay 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Des Plaines and Cedar Rapids is 209 miles. The road distance is 217 miles.
The best way to get from Des Plaines to Cedar Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Des Plaines to Cedar Rapids, including transfers.
Des Plaines to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Des Plaines to Cedar Rapids is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $35 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 3m.
Des Plaines to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Iowa City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Plaines to Cedar Rapids is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Des Plaines to Cedar Rapids.
What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Plaines to 1st Ave & 29th St via Chicago Bus Station, Court St Transportation Center, GTC Bay 9, and GTC Bay 5 in around 7h 3m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–130
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
- $35–60
- 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
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