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

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

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  1. Fly from Indianapolis

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    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane IND - ALO
    5h 39m
    $85–425

  2. Drive 436.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Waterloocar car 436.6 mi
    7h 25m
    $80–116

  3. Bus via Davenport

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Davenport to Waterloobus bus
    11h 35m
    $95–170

  4. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane ORD - ALO
    7h 11m
    $90–356

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Waterloobus bus Btw 1209 / ...
    11h 40m
    $80–143

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Waterloobus bus Btw 1209 / ...
    13h 9m
    $114–223

Indianapolis to Waterloo by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration11h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 394.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Waterloo via Chicago Bus Station and Davenport in around 11h 35m.

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