What is the cheapest way to get from Gary to Waterloo?

The cheapest way to get from Gary to Waterloo is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gary to Waterloo?

The fastest way to get from Gary to Waterloo is to train and fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $60 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Gary and Waterloo?

No, there is no direct bus from Gary to Waterloo. However, there are services departing from Gary, IN and arriving at Waterloo via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Gary to Waterloo?

The distance between Gary and Waterloo is 288 miles. The road distance is 298 miles.

How do I travel from Gary to Waterloo without a car?

The best way to get from Gary to Waterloo without a car is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $50 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Gary to Waterloo?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Gary to Waterloo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gary to Waterloo bus from?

Gary to Waterloo bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Gary, IN station.

Where does the Gary to Waterloo bus arrive?

Gary to Waterloo bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.

Can I drive from Gary to Waterloo?

Yes, the driving distance between Gary to Waterloo is 298 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Gary to Waterloo.

How do I get a bus ticket from Gary to Waterloo?

Book your Gary to Waterloo bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Waterloo?

There are 42+ hotels available in Waterloo.

Gary to Waterloo - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gary to Waterloo by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Train, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
best
1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ORD - ALO
4h 8m
$63–307
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gary, IN to Chicagobus Columbus-Chicago / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus Greyhound US0154S
8h 30m
$54–92
Drive 296.3 mi
1. Drive from Gary to Waterloocar 296.3 mi
5h 54m
$55–79
Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
3. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Waterloocar
5h 5m
$56–291
Train, fly to Mason City, drive
1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mason City (MCW)plane ORD - MCW
3. Drive from Mason-City-Airport-MCW to Waterloocar
6h 3m
$66–318

Gary to Waterloo by bus

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8h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 286.5 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Gary, IN, USA and Waterloo, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Gary, IN to Waterloo via Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 30m.

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