There are 6 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Chicago Loop by plane, bus, or car
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Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport
best- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)CID - ORD
3h 27m$38–266Bus via Davenport
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Davenport
- Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago
6h 26mDrive 225.3 mi
- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Chicago Loop225.3 mi
4h 18m$42–60Drive to Dubuque Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)
- Fly from Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DBQ - ORD
3h 5m$133–222Bus
- Take the bus from Cedar Rapids Airport to ChicagoWaterloo
6h 54m$54–124Bus #2
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center380 Express
- Take the bus from Iowa City to ChicagoDes Moines / ...
7h 15m
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Chicago Loop is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Chicago Loop is to drive and fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $130 - $230.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at Chicago via Iowa City and Davenport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Cedar Rapids and Chicago Loop is 223 miles. The road distance is 226.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Chicago Loop without a car is to bus via Davenport which takes 6h 26m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Cedar Rapids to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
Cedar Rapids to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $35 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus via Davenport, which costs and takes 6h 26m.
Cedar Rapids to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Chicago Loop is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Chicago Loop.
What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Chicago via Iowa City and Davenport in around 6h 26m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Dubuque Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380express.com
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.380express.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.380express.com/schedule/
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Iowa City to Davenport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $25–40
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
Bus from Davenport to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $40–65
- Flexible Fares
- $60–85
Bus from Cedar Rapids Airport to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–118
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $50–75
- Flexible Fares
- $70–110
- Save Fare
- $86
- Flex Fare
- $118
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $50–75
- Flexible Fares
- $65–100
- Saver Fare
- $40–85
- Flex Fare
- $55–120
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