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

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There are 6 ways to get from Louisville to Cedar Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or train

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SDF - CID
    6h 42m
    $74–415

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    13h 9m

  3. Drive 495.8 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Cedar Rapidscar car 495.8 mi
    8h 34m
    $91–131

  4. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SDF - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    10h 8m

  5. Bus via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    14h 19m

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Naperville to Iowa Citybus bus
    5. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    15h 58m

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar86Weekly Planes
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 422.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville Bus Station to GTC Bay 9 via Chicago and Court St Transportation Center in around 13h 9m.

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