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

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There are 7 ways to get from Michigan to Waterloo by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane LAN - ALO
    5h 30m
    $107–495

  2. Fly from Detroit

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane DTW - ALO
    6h 55m
    $95–475

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus bus Greyhound US0154S
    14h 29m
    $124–266

  4. Drive 549.6 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Waterloocar car 549.6 mi
    9h 52m
    $101–145

  5. Fly from Bishop International Airport

    1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane FNT - ALO
    6h 43m
    $108–414

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus bus Greyhound US0154S
    14h 47m
    $132–216

  7. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus bus Greyhound US0154S
    16h 41m
    $99–178

Michigan to Waterloo by tram, train, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration14h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 406.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Waterloo via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 47m.

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