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How to get fromDes Moines to Waterlooby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Waterloo by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane DSM - FWA
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Waterlootaxi taxi
    5h 1m
    $198–691

  2. Drive 472.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Waterloocar car 472.1 mi
    8h 36m
    $87–125

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 59m
    $106–176

  4. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 10m
    $131–279

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    10h 59m
    $101–206

Des Moines to Waterloo by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration10h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 482.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Waterloo, DeKalb County, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Waterloo Amtrak Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 59m.

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