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How to get fromWest Chicago to Cedar Rapidsby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain 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
    8h 18m

  2. Drive  192.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Chicago to Cedar Rapidscar car 192.7 mi
    3h 53m
    $36–51

  3. Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    5h 42m
    $44–263

  4. Train, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain 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 34m
    $52–287

  5. Train, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain 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 29m
    $116–169

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

Calendar102Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from West Chicago to Cedar Rapids. However, you can take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Madison & Canal, take the line 60 bus to Harrison & Jefferson, walk to Chicago Bus Station, take the bus to Iowa City, then take the bus to GTC Bay 9. Alternatively, you can drive from West Chicago to Cedar Rapids in around 3h 53m.

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