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How to get fromIndianapolis to Cedar Rapidsby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Indianapolis to Cedar Rapids by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    10h 39m

  2. Fly from Indianapolis

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane IND - CID
    6h 47m
    $69–414

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    12h 8m

  4. Drive  381.6 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Cedar Rapidscar car 381.6 mi
    6h 43m
    $70–101

  5. Train to Purdue University Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LAF - CID
    8h 35m
    $94–396

Indianapolis (IND) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar124Weekly Planes
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 435.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 39m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Indianapolis to GTC Bay 9 via Chicago Bus Station and Court St Transportation Center in around 10h 39m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Indianapolis (IND) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) hourly.

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