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

The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Cedar Rapids is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Evanston to Cedar Rapids is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $40 - $65.

How far is it from Evanston to Cedar Rapids?

The distance between Evanston and Cedar Rapids is 279 miles. The road distance is 233 miles.

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

The best way to get from Evanston to Cedar Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 7h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Evanston to Cedar Rapids, including transfers.

Can I drive from Evanston to Cedar Rapids?

Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Cedar Rapids is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Evanston to Cedar Rapids.

Where can I stay near Cedar Rapids?

There are 57+ hotels available in Cedar Rapids.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa CityChicago
2. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9380 Express
7h 46m
Subway, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Main to Clark/Lake
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)ORD - CID
4h 56m
$42–262
Drive 231.7 mi
1. Drive from Evanston to Cedar Rapids231.7 mi
4h 28m
$43–62
Fly to Dubuque Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)ORD - DBQ
2. Drive from Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) to Cedar Rapids
4h 30m
$136–227

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

69Weekly Planes

1h 16mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Evanston to Cedar Rapids.

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Distance: 277.3 mi
Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a vehicle from Evanston to 1st Ave & 29th St via Chicago, Court St Transportation Center, GTC Bay 9, and GTC Bay 5 in around 7h 46m.

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