What is the cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Cedar Rapids?

The cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Cedar Rapids is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lafayette to Cedar Rapids?

The fastest way to get from Lafayette to Cedar Rapids is to bus and fly and drive which takes 5h 54m and costs $100 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Lafayette and Cedar Rapids?

No, there is no direct bus from Lafayette station to Cedar Rapids. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at GTC Bay 9 via Chicago Bus Station and Court St Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

How far is it from Lafayette to Cedar Rapids?

The distance between Lafayette and Cedar Rapids is 376 miles. The road distance is 327 miles.

How do I travel from Lafayette to Cedar Rapids without a car?

The best way to get from Lafayette to Cedar Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 9h 28m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Lafayette to Cedar Rapids?

It takes approximately 9h 28m to get from Lafayette to Cedar Rapids, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lafayette to Cedar Rapids bus from?

Lafayette to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.

Bus or fly from Lafayette to Cedar Rapids?

The best way to get from Lafayette to Cedar Rapids is to bus which takes 9h 28m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $45 - $320 and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Lafayette to Cedar Rapids bus arrive?

Lafayette to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Lafayette and Cedar Rapids?

Cedar Rapids is 1h behind Lafayette. It is currently 7:24 PM in Lafayette and 6:24 PM in Cedar Rapids.

Can I drive from Lafayette to Cedar Rapids?

Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette to Cedar Rapids is 327 miles. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Lafayette to Cedar Rapids.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lafayette to Cedar Rapids?

Book your Lafayette to Cedar Rapids bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cedar Rapids?

There are 49+ hotels available in Cedar Rapids.

Lafayette to Cedar Rapids - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Lafayette to Cedar Rapids by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus, or shuttle

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
9h 28m
Fly Purdue University Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
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1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane LAF - CID
6h 48m
$48–313
Drive 325.1 mi
1. Drive from Lafayette to Cedar Rapidscar 325.1 mi
6h 21m
$60–86
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
10h 32m
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
6h 8m
$98–353
Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Holiday Inn City Centre to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane IND - CID
7h 55m
$82–425
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ORD - ALO
3. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Cedar Rapidscar
5h 54m
$106–367

Purdue University Airport (LAF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

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Distance: 373.8 mi
Duration: 9h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to GTC Bay 9 via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Court St Transportation Center in around 9h 28m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) 5 times a week.

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