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

The cheapest way to get from Waukegan to Cedar Rapids is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waukegan to Cedar Rapids is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs $40 - $65.

How far is it from Waukegan to Cedar Rapids?

The distance between Waukegan and Cedar Rapids is 295 miles. The road distance is 231.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waukegan to Cedar Rapids without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from Waukegan to Cedar Rapids, including transfers.

Can I drive from Waukegan to Cedar Rapids?

Yes, the driving distance between Waukegan to Cedar Rapids is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Waukegan to Cedar Rapids.

Where can I stay near Cedar Rapids?

There are 58+ hotels available in Cedar Rapids.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Waukegan to Cedar Rapids by train, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa City
3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9
9h 17m
Drive 230.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Waukegan to Cedar Rapids230.2 mi
4h 50m
$42–61
Train, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlington
4. Take the bus from Burlington to Iowa City
5. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9
11h 18m
Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourn
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)ORD - CID
5h 47m
$43–263
Train, fly to Dubuque Regional Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourn
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)ORD - DBQ
3. Drive from Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) to Cedar Rapids
5h 23m
$137–228

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

75Weekly Planes

1h 14mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 293.7 mi
Duration: 9h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Waukegan to Cedar Rapids. However, you can take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Madison & Canal, take the line 60 bus to Harrison & Jefferson, walk to Chicago, take the bus to Iowa City, then take the bus to GTC Bay 9. Alternatively, you can take a train from Waukegan to GTC Bay 9 via Chicago OTC, Chicago Union Station, Galesburg Amtrak Station, Galesburg, Burlington, and Court St Transportation Center in around 11h 18m.

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