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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield 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
    10h 22m

  2. Drive 233.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Cedar Rapidscar car 233.6 mi
    4h 46m
    $43–62

  3. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SPI - CID
    6h 46m
    $66–349

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center 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
    11h 9m

  5. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DEC - CID
    8h 49m
    $71–348

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 436.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 22m

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

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to GTC Bay 9 via Chicago Bus Station and Court St Transportation Center in around 11h 9m.

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