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

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

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  1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane LEX - ALO
    5h 16m
    $109–430

  2. Fly from Louisville International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane SDF - ALO
    7h 25m
    $100–506

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus bus Greyhound US0154S
    14h 4m
    $105–147

  4. Drive  550.9 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Waterloocar car 550.9 mi
    9h 15m
    $101–146

  5. Fly from Covington

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane CVG - ALO
    5h 56m
    $104–574

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus bus
    16h 24m
    $178–304

Kentucky to Waterloo by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration14h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 530.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Waterloo, IA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Waterloo via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 4m.

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