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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Cedar Fallsby plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Cedar Falls by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane GRR - ALO
    6h 33m
    $69–353

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane GRR - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Cedar Fallscar car
    7h 43m
    $66–353

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus bus Greyhound US0154S
    13h 32m
    $154–241

  4. Drive  450.9 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Cedar Fallscar car 450.9 mi
    8h 21m
    $83–119

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane ORD - ALO
    7h 40m
    $152–436

  6. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane MKG - ALO
    4h 54m
    $147–446

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    3. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Cedar Fallscar car
    8h 40m
    $149–436

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus bus Greyhound US0154S
    13h 32m

Grand Rapids to Cedar Falls by train, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration13h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 366.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Cedar Falls, IA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Main St and W 18th St via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Waterloo, and Central Transfer in around 13h 32m.

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