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

The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Normal is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Normal is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Cedar Rapids and Normal?

No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Normal. However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at Bloomington/Normal via Iowa City and Burlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Cedar Rapids to Normal?

The distance between Cedar Rapids and Normal is 238 miles. The road distance is 216.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Normal without a car is to bus which takes 6h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Cedar Rapids to Normal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cedar Rapids to Normal bus from?

Cedar Rapids to Normal bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.

Bus or fly from Cedar Rapids to Normal?

The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Normal is to bus which takes 6h 56m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $50 - $350 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Cedar Rapids to Normal bus arrive?

Cedar Rapids to Normal bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Cedar Rapids to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Normal is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Normal.

Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 44+ hotels available in Normal.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Normal by bus, car, or plane

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Burlington
3. Take the bus from Burlington to Bloomington/Normal
6h 56m
Drive 215.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Normal215.1 mi
3h 43m
$40–57
Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)CID - BMI
5h 51m
$52–342
Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus
1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)CID - CMI
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington
6h 53m
$92–424

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) flights

21Weekly Planes

5h 8mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 236.7 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Bloomington/Normal via Iowa City and Burlington in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 3 times a day.

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