There are 5 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Lafayette by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train
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- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
10h 11mFly to Purdue University Airport
cheapest- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane CID - LAF
6h 17m$48–322Drive 332.2 mi
- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Lafayettecar 332.2 mi
6h 9m$61–88Bus, train
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 52mFly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 50m$102–350
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Lafayette is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Lafayette is to drive which takes 6h 9m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Iowa City and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
The distance between Cedar Rapids and Lafayette is 375 miles. The road distance is 334.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 10h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Cedar Rapids to Lafayette, including transfers.
Cedar Rapids to Lafayette bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Lafayette is to bus which takes 10h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $45 - $330 and takes 6h 17m.
Cedar Rapids to Lafayette bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.
Lafayette is 1h ahead of Cedar Rapids. It is currently 06:44 in Cedar Rapids and 07:44 in Lafayette.
What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 11m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $23–45
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Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Lafayette is 334 miles. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Lafayette.
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