What is the cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Gary?

The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Gary is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Gary?

The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Gary is to drive and fly and train which takes 4h 34m and costs $45 - $260.

How far is it from Cedar Rapids to Gary?

The distance between Cedar Rapids and Gary is 254 miles. The road distance is 247.9 miles.

How do I travel from Cedar Rapids to Gary without a car?

The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Gary without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 10m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cedar Rapids to Gary?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Cedar Rapids to Gary, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cedar Rapids to Gary?

Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Gary is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Gary.

Where can I stay near Gary?

There are 131+ hotels available in Gary.

Cedar Rapids to Gary - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
4h 49m
$40–246
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl
8h 10m
Drive 246.4 mi
1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Garycar 246.4 mi
4h 56m
$45–65
Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly, train
1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)car
2. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALO - ORD
3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
4h 34m
$50–259
Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly, train
1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car
2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BRL - ORD
3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 12m
$68–162

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

72Weekly Planes

1h 28mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cedar Rapids to Gary.

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Distance: 252.6 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Gary, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cedar Rapids to Gary. However, you can take the line 11 bus to Airport Terminal, walk to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Jackson-Blue, walk to Van Buren St., then take the train to Gary Metro Center. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Gary Metro Center via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Randolph & Michigan, and Millennium Station in around 8h 10m.

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