The average bus between Cedar Rapids and Chicago takes 7h 42m and the fastest bus takes 6h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cedar Rapids to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Cedar Rapids and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cedar Rapids is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Chicago at 1:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Cedar Rapids station and arriving at Chicago station via Court St Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
Cedar Rapids to Chicago bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.
Cedar Rapids to Chicago bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
The distance between Cedar Rapids and Chicago is 332.5 km. The road distance is 406 km.
You can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Chicago Bus Station via Iowa City in around 6h 36m.
