There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Waterloo by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
3h 10m$89–147Drive 129.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Waterloocar 129.3 mi
2h 57m$24–35Bus via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Johnson Creek Outletsbus Daily Route
3h 53m$81–126Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane ORD - MSN
3h 22m$118–460Bus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
5h 20m$78–116Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane ORD - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Johnson Creek Outletsbus
5h 21m$620–1,044
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Waterloo is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Waterloo is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Waterloo. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Johnson Creek Outlets via Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Waterloo station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Columbus Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Chicago and Waterloo is 162 miles. The road distance is 130.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Waterloo without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Chicago to Waterloo, including transfers.
Chicago to Waterloo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus 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 3h 10m and costs $85 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus via Milwaukee, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 3h 53m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $460 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Waterloo, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Columbus Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloo via Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak and Johnson Creek Outlets in around 3h 53m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Columbus Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Johnson Creek Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–23
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to Johnson Creek Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–24
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Johnson Creek Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $22–35
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $25–55
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Waterloo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Chicago to Waterloo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Columbus Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Waterloo is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Chicago to Waterloo.
There are 22+ hotels available in Waterloo.