There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Cedar Falls by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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 Waterloo Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane IND - ALO
6h 40m$82–431Drive 442.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Cedar Fallscar 442.8 mi
7h 34m$74–106Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus Greyhound US0154S
12h 55m$91–140Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane IND - CID
- Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Cedar Fallscar
6h 37m$78–429Fly to Mason City, drive
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Mason City (MCW)plane IND - MCW
- Drive from Mason-City-Airport-MCW to Cedar Fallscar
7h 21m$86–453Train, bus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus Greyhound US0154S
14h 24m$170–262
Indianapolis to Cedar Falls by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Cedar Falls is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Cedar Falls is to fly and drive which takes 6h 37m and costs $75 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Cedar Falls. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Main St and W 18th St via Chicago Bus Station and Central Transfer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Cedar Falls is 393 miles. The road distance is 445.4 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Cedar Falls without a car is to bus which takes 12h 55m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Indianapolis to Cedar Falls, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Cedar Falls bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Cedar Falls is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $80 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 12h 55m.
Indianapolis to Cedar Falls bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Cedar Falls is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 5:38 AM in Indianapolis and 4:38 AM in Cedar Falls.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Cedar Falls, IA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Main St and W 18th St via Chicago Bus Station, Waterloo, and Central Transfer in around 12h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Indianapolis to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Indianapolis to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Indianapolis to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Indianapolis to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Indianapolis to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Mason City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Indianapolis to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Cedar Falls is 445 miles. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Indianapolis to Cedar Falls.
There are 45+ hotels available in Cedar Falls.