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

The cheapest way to get from Gary to Cedar Rapids is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gary to Cedar Rapids is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs $45 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Gary and Cedar Rapids?

No, there is no direct bus from Gary station to Cedar Rapids. However, there are services departing from Gary Bus Station and arriving at GTC Bay 9 via Chicago Bus Station and Court St Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Gary to Cedar Rapids?

The distance between Gary and Cedar Rapids is 283 miles. The road distance is 248.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gary to Cedar Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Gary to Cedar Rapids, including transfers.

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

Gary to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.

Where does the Gary to Cedar Rapids bus arrive?

Gary to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Gary to Cedar Rapids?

Yes, the driving distance between Gary to Cedar Rapids is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Gary to Cedar Rapids.

Where can I stay near Cedar Rapids?

There are 54+ hotels available in Cedar Rapids.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Gary to Cedar Rapids by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, 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 Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
7h 30m
Drive 246.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gary to Cedar Rapidscar 246.9 mi
4h 55m
$46–66
Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
5h 23m
$47–275
Train, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ORD - ALO
3. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Cedar Rapidscar
5h 10m
$55–289
Train, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane ORD - BRL
3. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Cedar Rapidscar
6h 7m
$69–161

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

73Weekly Planes

1h 17mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gary to Cedar Rapids.

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Distance: 281.6 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Gary Bus Station to GTC Bay 9 via Chicago Bus Station and Court St Transportation Center in around 7h 30m.

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