Travelling from Chicago to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID): What you need to know
Your travels get underway at Chicago's main airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Explore the options for booking a flight from Chicago to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) departing from this terminal.
Take a direct Chicago to The Eastern Iowa Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Chicago and Cedar Rapids (where The Eastern Iowa Airport is located) share the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is the most popular route. There are 68 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer to head out later, take the last flight with American Airlines at 10:30pm. Go for the first ORD to CID departure operated by United Airlines at 9:15am if you'd rather not wait around.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Chicago to CID.
Popular months like July or holiday periods such as Christmas and spring break will mean bigger queues at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise idea.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) can be booked from this terminal.
United Airlines is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Chicago to The Eastern Iowa Airport leaving from ORD.
United is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from ORD to CID.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is American Airlines.
Located around 27 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to The Eastern Iowa Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of all flights departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is about 16 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to CID flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From central Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to arrive by car and 2 hours or so on public transport.
Make catching an early Chicago to The Eastern Iowa Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to the check-in counter without rushing:
Flights departing from RFD make it to their destination within the scheduled time frame 71% of the time.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Chicago to The Eastern Iowa Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CID instead:
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Chicago to The Eastern Iowa Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
The address for CID is 2515 Wright Brothers Boulevard.
Getting from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to central Cedar Rapids
Central Cedar Rapids is around 11 kilometres from The Eastern Iowa Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to The Eastern Iowa Airport is ج.م. 5,699. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 12,288. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To snap up cheap flights from Chicago to CID, book your ticket two months ahead of your planned departure.
July is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Chicago to The Eastern Iowa Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
March is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID). Plan your visit to Cedar Rapids in December if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Cedar Rapids is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 31ºC. Book your Chicago to CID plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between -17ºC and 1ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to The Eastern Iowa Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Cedar Rapids
Start your Cedar Rapids trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Chicago to The Eastern Iowa Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Your trip to Cedar Rapids should come with a side of sightseeing. Attractions that are worth your time include African American Museum of Iowa, Indian Creek Nature Centre and Ushers Ferry Historic Village.
Explore more of the United States
Madison is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Cedar Rapids. Around 225 kilometres away to the northeast, top sights here include Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Chazen Museum of Art and Madison Museum of Contemporary Art.
Around 161 kilometres west of Cedar Rapids, Des Moines is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Science Centre of Iowa & Blank IMAX Dome Theatre and State Historical Museum.