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How to get fromLexington to Cedar Rapidsby car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Lexington to Cedar Rapids by car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeSDF - CID
    6h 35m
    $91–463

  2. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to Davenportbus
    5. Take the bus from Davenport to Iowa Citybus
    6. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
    17h 37m

  3. Drive 565.3 mi

    1. Drive from Lexington to Cedar Rapidscar565.3 mi
    9h 57m
    $104–149

  4. Fly from Blue Grass Airport

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeLEX - CID
    8h 59m
    $99–554

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
    19h 45m

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar85Weekly Planes
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Lexington to GTC Bay 9 via Lexington Bus Stop, Cincinnati Bus Station, Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), Indianapolis, Chicago, Davenport, and Court St Transportation Center in around 17h 37m. Alternatively, Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 4 hours.

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