- Distance: 154.4 mi
- Duration: 2h 44m
The average train between Chicago and Waterloo takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Chicago to Waterloo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Chicago and Waterloo. The earliest departure is at 6:40 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Chicago is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Waterloo at 1:15 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago station and arriving at Waterloo station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 44m.
Chicago to Waterloo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Waterloo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Waterloo Amtrak Station.
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The distance between Chicago and Waterloo is 222.2 km. The road distance is 248 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
