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Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia and Waterloo takes 17h 1m and the fastest train takes 16h 49m. There is at least one train per day from Philadelphia 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.

17h 1m
Duration
748 mi
Distance
$737
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Philadelphia to Waterloo train times

Trains run once daily between Philadelphia and Waterloo. The earliest departure is at 12:36 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 1:47 PM which arrives into Waterloo at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 17h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak16h 49m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak16h 49m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak18h • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak17h 3m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak16h 49m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak16h 49m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak16h 49m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia to Waterloo? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Waterloo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 747.5 mi
  • Duration: 17h 1m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Waterloo, DeKalb County, IN, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Waterloo Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station in around 17h 37m.

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