There are 8 ways to get from Michigan to Waterloo by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane LAN - ALO
4h 56m$117–535Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane GRR - ALO
7h 11m$72–357Train, bus
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus Greyhound US0154S
14h 29m$123–245Drive 549.6 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Waterloocar 549.6 mi
9h 52m$101–145Fly from Bishop International Airport
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane FNT - ALO
4h 49m$108–414Fly from Detroit
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane DTW - ALO
6h 15m$95–485Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus Greyhound US0154S
14h 47m$122–196Bus via Auburn Gresham
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus Greyhound US0154S
16h 11m$107–166
Michigan to Waterloo by tram, train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Waterloo is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Waterloo is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $100 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan to Waterloo. However, there are services departing from Woodward & Gratiot and arriving at Waterloo via Detroit and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 47m.
The distance between Michigan and Waterloo is 409 miles. The road distance is 552.8 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan to Waterloo without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 29m and costs $120 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Michigan to Waterloo, including transfers.
Michigan to Waterloo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
The best way to get from Michigan to Waterloo is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 14h 47m.
Michigan to Waterloo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Waterloo is 1h behind Michigan. It is currently 9:55 AM in Michigan and 8:55 AM in Waterloo.
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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Detroit, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Detroit to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Reagan Washington, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Waterloo is 553 miles. It takes approximately 9h 52m to drive from Michigan to Waterloo.
Book your Michigan to Waterloo bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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