What is the cheapest way to get from Elgin to Cedar Rapids?

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Cedar Rapids is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elgin to Cedar Rapids?

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Cedar Rapids is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Cedar Rapids?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Cedar Rapids. However, there are services departing from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 and arriving at 1st Ave & 29th St via Naperville, Court St Transportation Center and GTC Bay 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from Elgin to Cedar Rapids?

The distance between Elgin and Cedar Rapids is 235 miles. The road distance is 194.3 miles.

How do I travel from Elgin to Cedar Rapids without a car?

The best way to get from Elgin to Cedar Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 8h 28m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Elgin to Cedar Rapids?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Elgin to Cedar Rapids, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Cedar Rapids bus from?

Elgin to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Naperville station.

Where does the Elgin to Cedar Rapids bus arrive?

Elgin to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Iowa City station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Cedar Rapids?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Cedar Rapids is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Elgin to Cedar Rapids.

Where can I stay near Cedar Rapids?

There are 51+ hotels available in Cedar Rapids.

Elgin to Cedar Rapids - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Elgin to Cedar Rapids by bus, plane, car, or train

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Bus, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
4h 22m
$47–281
Drive 193.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Elgin to Cedar Rapidscar 193.2 mi
3h 59m
$36–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Naperville to Iowa Citybus Btw 1209 / ...
2. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus 380 Express
8h 28m
Bus, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane ORD - BRL
3. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Cedar Rapidscar
5h
$79–167
Bus, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane ORD - MSN
3. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Cedar Rapidscar
5h 59m
$84–434
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus
3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
8h 36m
Train, bus via Naperville
1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
3. Take the bus from Naperville to Iowa Citybus
4. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
9h 20m

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

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Distance: 233.6 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 to 1st Ave & 29th St via Geneva Metra Station, Naperville, Court St Transportation Center, GTC Bay 9, and GTC Bay 5 in around 8h 28m.

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How to get fromElgin to Cedar Rapidsby bus, plane, car, or train

There are 7 ways to get from Elgin to Cedar Rapids by bus, plane, car, or train

Bus, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

Drive 193.2 mi

Bus

Bus, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

Bus, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive

Train, bus

Train, bus via Naperville