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Arriving at the Cedar Rapids Airport??


Guests may also travel to Heartland via the Eastern Iowa Airport, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (CID), approximately 60 minutes from Waterloo. CID offers several additional service connections, may allow additional discount fares, is fully wheelchair accessible, and hosts several major airlines.

Due to insurance restrictions, however, Heartland is prevented from allowing VGM employees to shuttle Heartland guests to and from Waterloo. We regret the inconvenience. We will continue to greet our Heartland guests at the Cedar Rapids baggage claim for most incoming flights, and assist them with any transportation concerns.

Heartland guests should secure transportation arrangements directly with the carrier. Three options are available:

  1. PRE-ARRANGED SHUTTLE SERVICE (Guests are personally met at CID baggage claim)
     
    VGM has arranged discount van or sedan service with:
     
    Airport Express & Express Limousines
    175 Hwy 965 Suite C
    North Liberty IA. 52317
    Local Phone: (319) 626-5466
    Toll Free : 1-800-383-2219
    Fax: (319) 626-5470
     
    VGM rates for the 60 mile one-way shuttle from Cedar Rapids to your Waterloo hotel are:
     
    $100 flat rate for one person (included $20 gratuity and $5 fuel surcharge); $20 per additional person in same party.
     
    Limousine service is also available; please call for quotations.
     
    Guests should contact the service directly and as soon as final air arrangements are secured. Please indicate the number in your party, and flight detail (airline, flight number, arrival time.)
     
    Guests returning via the service should coordinate pick-up times and detail at time of reservation.
     
  2. WALK-UP SHUTTLE SERVICE (Guests obtain next available shuttle via in-airport service)
     
    Airport Shuttle Service

    Cedar Rapids Airport (near baggage claim)
    319-365-0655
    Toll fee: 800-725-8460
     
    One-way rates begin at approximately $110, and $5 each additional passenger. Reservations are accepted. Guests returning via the service should coordinate pick-up times and detail at the shuttle desk.
     
  3. RENTAL CARS
     
    Five rental car companies service CID:
    Alamo (319.363.0249),
    Avis (319.366.6418),
    Hertz (319.365.9184),
    National (319.363.1270), and
    Enterprise (319.366.5522). Depending on the model, four-day rentals range from $220 - $250 (all taxes included).