There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Waterloo by subway, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
best- Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ORD - ALO
3h 47m$62–313Drive 271.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Waterloocar 271.6 mi
5h 9m$50–72Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus
6h 24m$170–845Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus Greyhound US0154S
8h 45m$56–108Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Waterloo271.6 mi
5h 9mFly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
- Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Waterloocar
4h 36m$50–297Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mason City, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mason City (MCW)plane ORD - MCW
- Drive from Mason-City-Airport-MCW to Waterloocar
5h 31m$60–324
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Waterloo by subway and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Waterloo is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Waterloo is to subway and fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $60 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Waterloo. However, there are services departing from Michigan & Washington and arriving at Waterloo via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Waterloo is 269 miles. The road distance is 273.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Waterloo without a car is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Waterloo, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Waterloo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Waterloo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Waterloo is 273 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Waterloo.
There are 41+ hotels available in Waterloo.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Waterloo, IA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloo 5 times a week. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mason City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Midway to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Waterloo. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.