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How to get fromDowners Grove to Waterlooby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Downers Grove to Waterloo by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    4h 37m
    $49–115

  2. Drive 172 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downers Grove to Waterloocar car 172 mi
    3h 46m
    $32–46

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 37m
    $54–85

  4. Line 330 bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane ORD - FWA
    3. Take the taxi from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Waterlootaxi taxi
    4h 27m
    $138–402

Downers Grove to Waterloo by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Downers Grove, IL, USA and Waterloo, DeKalb County, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Downers Grove to Waterloo Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 37m.

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