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How to get fromIndianapolis to Waterlooby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Waterloo by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train via Toledo

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledobus bus Cincinnati
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Waterloo Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    6h 13m
    $47–115

  2. Drive 145.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Waterloocar car 145.8 mi
    2h 33m
    $27–39

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    8h 45m
    $113–239

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledobus bus Cincinnati
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Waterloo Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 13m
    $51–105

  5. Bus via Indianapolis Union Station

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0112
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Waterloo Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 38m
    $62–108

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus South Bend
    2. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Waterloo Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    6h 47m
    $61–98

Indianapolis to Waterloo by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Waterloo, DeKalb County, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Indianapolis to Waterloo Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis, IN to Waterloo Amtrak Station via Toledo in around 6h 13m.

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