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How to get fromJoliet to Cedar Rapidsby taxi, bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Joliet to Cedar Rapids by taxi, bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Joliet to Chicago Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    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
    7h 31m

  2. Drive  218 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Cedar Rapidscar car 218 mi
    3h 57m
    $40–58

  3. Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    5h 44m
    $45–284

  4. Train, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane ORD - ALO
    3. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Cedar Rapidscar car
    5h 26m
    $53–298

  5. Train, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    3. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Cedar Rapidscar car
    6h 18m
    $82–170

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

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 298.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Joliet to Cedar Rapids. However, you can take the taxi to Chicago Bus Station, take the bus to Iowa City, take the bus to GTC Bay 9, walk to GTC Bay 5, then take the line 5 bus to 1st Ave & 29th St. Alternatively, you can drive from Joliet to Cedar Rapids in around 3h 57m.

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