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

The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Metropolis is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Metropolis is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs $130 - $650.

How far is it from Cedar Rapids to Metropolis?

The distance between Cedar Rapids and Metropolis is 394 miles. The road distance is 451.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Metropolis without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Cedar Rapids to Metropolis, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Cedar Rapids to Metropolis?

The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Metropolis is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 24m.

Can I drive from Cedar Rapids to Metropolis?

Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Metropolis is 451 miles. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Metropolis.

Where can I stay near Metropolis?

There are 42+ hotels available in Metropolis.

Cedar Rapids to Metropolis - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Metropolis by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane CID - PAH
7h 12m
$132–642
Drive 448.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Metropoliscar 448.6 mi
7h 51m
$82–119
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 Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain
4. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus
15h 40m
Bus
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 bus from Chicago Bus Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus
18h 24m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) flights

25Weekly Planes

6h 31mAverage Duration

$101Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cedar Rapids to Metropolis.

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Distance: 391.5 mi
Duration: 7h 12m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Metropolis via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, and Paducah Bus Station in around 18h 24m.

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