There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Waterloo by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
2h 45m$50–110Drive 157.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Waterloocar 157.8 mi
3h 20m$29–42Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 45m$55–80Fly, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane ORD - FWA
- Take the taxi from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Waterlootaxi
3h 44m$132–395
Chicago to Waterloo by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Waterloo is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Waterloo is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $50 - $110.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Waterloo Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Waterloo Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Chicago and Waterloo is 155 miles. The road distance is 158.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Waterloo without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $50 - $110.
The train from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Station takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Chicago to Waterloo bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Waterloo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Waterloo is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Waterloo, DeKalb County, IN, USA?
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. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Station twice a week. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Deluxe Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1-260-426-8555
- Website
- deluxetaxifortwayne.net
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Waterloo bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Waterloo Amtrak Station.
Waterloo is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 8:03 PM in Chicago and 9:03 PM in Waterloo.
Chicago to Waterloo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Waterloo Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Waterloo is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Chicago to Waterloo.
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