What does the full package include?

Full package options include deluxe motor coach transportation, a trip host, parking, and a show ticket (depending on package selected). A ride-only package includes transportation, host and parking.

How early should I arrive at the departure point?

Arrive at least 15 minutes before the posted departure time so the trip host can check you in and distribute hard tickets.

What is the deposit and refund policy?

A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve seats; final payment is due 30 days prior to departure. If the trip is canceled by the operator, refunds are provided as credits toward future trips.

Can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Tickets may be transferred for a $15 fee per order. To arrange a transfer, contact aaron@midwestbustrips.com.

Are there age restrictions?

The show is suitable for ages 10 and up. Minors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian; all attendees must have a ticket.

Is the trip accessible for those with limited mobility?

There are elevators to mezzanine and balcony levels at some venues, but steep steps may remain to individual seats—reserve orchestra-level seating if you need minimal stairs.

Road to Gatsby: Chicago Broadway Day Trip from Cedar Rapids & Quad Cities | Theater | Events

Board a deluxe motor coach in Cedar Rapids and the Quad Cities and spend a day in Chicago’s Theater District for THE GREAT GATSBY. The Cadillac Palace Theater at 151 W Randolph St sits amid bright marquees and block-long strings of neon in the Loop; arriving there feels like stepping into a 1920s scene with the city’s skyline and Lake Michigan a short stroll away. Midwest Bus Trips' full-day outing combines the convenience of door-to-door transportation, a guided trip host, and a ticket to the Tony Award–winning musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel.

On stage, THE GREAT GATSBY is directed by Marc Bruni, with choreography by Dominique Kelley, a book by Kait Kerrigan, and an original score by Jason Howland and Nathan Tysen. The production’s jazz- and pop-influenced numbers push the Roaring Twenties into kinetic, modern choreography and lush period-inflected arrangements. Your day includes a 2 hour 45 minute run time (including intermission), time to pick a pre-show meal among Theatre District restaurants, and a return ride that leaves roughly 30 minutes after curtain falls.

Midwest Bus Trips runs with comfortable, modern coaches: high-back reclining seats, onboard restroom, individual climate controls, outlets, DVD screens, and underfloor luggage capacity. Departures start at 6:45 am from the Sam’s Club / Wal-Mart parking lot at 2605 Blairs Ferry Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, with a Quad Cities pickup at Rhythm City Hotel and Casino. Group travel keeps logistics simple—hard tickets are handed out on the bus and a trip host manages check-in; note a 50% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve seats and trips require a minimum of 30 passengers to run.

This experience is as much about place as performance. The Theater District’s marquee-lined streets offer late-afternoon light for photographs, while nearby public spaces—the Chicago Riverwalk and the Lake Michigan shoreline—give a contrasting breezy, open-air soundtrack to a day built around drama and music. Accessibility varies by house: elevators reach mezzanine levels but seating on higher tiers can include steep steps, so orchestra-level seats are recommended for guests with limited mobility.

Practical notes: the show is rated suitable for ages 10 and up; bring snacks and a small cooler if you like—alcohol consumption rules require 21+. Expect minimal walking between coach and theater, but wear layers for climate-controlled bus and theater interiors. Whether you want a cultured night out without the driving or a single-day plunge into Broadway energy, this bus-and-theater package makes Chicago’s stage accessible from Iowa in one thoughtful, music-filled day. Midwest Bus Trips simplifies logistics for Cedar Rapids and Quad Cities travelers, handing out hard tickets at departure and providing onboard outlets, restrooms and climate control so you arrive relaxed, charged and comfortably ready for every single curtain call.