Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (CYS) is in Cheyenne, about 50 miles from Laramie via Interstate 80, and the drive takes approximately 45 minutes. It can be an alternative airport for Laramie, though ground transport from Cheyenne needs planning. The airport is about a 54-minute drive from a two-star hotel in Laramie.
- Airport: Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field, code CYS
- Road route: Interstate 80
- Drive to Laramie: About 50 miles and approximately 45 minutes
- Rental cars: Avis is available at the airport
Where Cheyenne Regional Airport is
Cheyenne Regional Airport is at 4020 Airport Parkway West in Cheyenne, close to downtown and Interstate 25. The terminal is on one level and has two gates, with capacity for three airlines and three rental-car vendors.
United Airlines offers daily flights from CYS to Denver. Flight service can change, so check the official site before you go.
Driving from Cheyenne to Laramie
The drive from Cheyenne to Laramie follows Interstate 80 west for about 50 miles and takes approximately 45 minutes. Visit Laramie gives that route and estimated drive time; the trip from CYS to Laramie Regional Airport is a separate option to compare when planning your arrival.
From the airport, first make your way onto the interstate, then continue toward Laramie. The airport is also close to Interstate 25, so check the route for your exact destination before setting out. Driving times can vary with conditions.
Ground transport and rental cars
Airport rental cars and rideshares are the most directly described choices for continuing to Laramie, but the local bus service described below does not provide a stated airport-to-Laramie connection.
Avis gives the airport terminal address as its location, with the counter in baggage claim for airline passengers. Its counter hours vary by day, so confirm them with Avis before arranging pickup. The airport says parking is free and the walk to the terminal is short.
Visit Cheyenne names Uber and Lyft, along with three taxi or shuttle contacts in Cheyenne: All-in-One, Cowboy Shuttle and TI Shuttle. Contact a provider directly to ask about service to Laramie. Enterprise has a Cheyenne location at 2200 Missile Drive, not at the airport terminal.
Cheyenne Transit runs hourly service around Cheyenne for $1 each way, Monday through Saturday. That information does not establish a route from the airport or a connection onward to Laramie, so don’t treat it as a complete airport transfer.
Choosing between CYS and LAR
Choose between CYS and Laramie Regional Airport based on the flight and ground transport that work for your itinerary. CYS has United flights to Denver and an Avis airport rental-car counter; the drive from Cheyenne to Laramie is about 50 miles via Interstate 80.
Laramie Regional Airport is just west of town and has rental-car service on-site, according to Visit Laramie. Compare flight availability and rental-car arrangements for your dates, then account for the drive from the airport you choose. Once in town, getting around Laramie is a separate part of the plan.
FAQs
What is the airport code for Cheyenne Regional Airport?
Its code is CYS. The airport is also known as Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field.
How long is the drive from Cheyenne to Laramie?
The drive is approximately 45 minutes via Interstate 80, a route of about 50 miles.
Can you rent a car at Cheyenne Regional Airport?
Avis has a counter at the airport, in baggage claim for airline passengers. Check with Avis for current counter hours and availability.
Is there a fixed-route bus from CYS to Laramie?
Cheyenne Transit’s described service covers Cheyenne, but no airport-to-Laramie route or connection is stated. Arrange a rental car, rideshare, taxi or shuttle directly with a provider.