Bus Tickets from Cedar Rapids, IA to Chicago, IL

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 20 at
    Departure city: Cedar Rapids
    Departure location: Cedar Rapids (Airport - CID)
    Arrival time: May 20 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 20 at
    Departure city: Cedar Rapids
    Departure location: Cedar Rapids (Airport - CID)
    Arrival time: May 20 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 20 at
    Departure city: Cedar Rapids
    Departure location: Cedar Rapids (Airport - CID)
    Arrival time: May 20 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 20 at
    Departure city: Cedar Rapids
    Departure location: Cedar Rapids (Airport - CID)
    Arrival time: May 20 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 20 at
    Departure city: Cedar Rapids
    Departure location: Cedar Rapids (Airport - CID)
    Arrival time: May 20 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Cedar Rapids to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$110
Average bus trip duration6h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure9:15am
Distance209 miles (337 km)
Latest bus departure3:15pm

Cedar Rapids to Chicago Bus

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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cedar Rapids to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $76 to $132 for a bus ticket from Cedar Rapids to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $76 which is on 2025-05-20.

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Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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