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How to get fromEvanston to Cedar Rapidsby bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Evanston to Cedar Rapids by bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus 380 Express
    6h 58m

  2. Drive 231.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Evanston to Cedar Rapidscar car 231.7 mi
    4h 30m
    $43–62

  3. Subway, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the subway from Davis to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    4h 58m
    $46–282

  4. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane ORD - ALO
    2. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Cedar Rapidscar car
    4h 45m
    $54–306

  5. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Cedar Rapidscar car
    5h 36m
    $78–168

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

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Evanston to Cedar Rapids.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 272.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a vehicle from Evanston to 1st Ave & 29th St via Chicago Bus Station, Court St Transportation Center, GTC Bay 9, and GTC Bay 5 in around 6h 58m.

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