There are 5 ways to get from Portage to Waterloo by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 46m$88–129Drive 118.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portage to Waterloocar 118.9 mi
2h 37m$22–32Train
- Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
5h 9m$72–131Train, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane ORD - FWA
- Take the taxi from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Waterlootaxi
5h 5m$156–423Bus, line 30 bus
- Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus
- Take the bus from South Street Station to Elkhart Transit Centerbus 30
- Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Waterloo Amtrak Stationbus
6h 9m$50–69
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portage to Waterloo is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Portage to Waterloo is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Portage station to Waterloo station. However, there are services departing from Gary Bus Station and arriving at Waterloo Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Portage to Waterloo station. However, there are services departing from Ogden Dunes and arriving at Waterloo Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Portage and Waterloo is 206 miles. The road distance is 119.6 miles.
The best way to get from Portage to Waterloo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 46m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Portage to Waterloo, including transfers.
Portage to Waterloo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.
Portage to Waterloo train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Ogden Dunes station.
The best way to get from Portage to Waterloo is to bus which takes 4h 46m and costs $85 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Portage, IN, USA and Waterloo, DeKalb County, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Portage to Waterloo Amtrak Station via Gary Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portage to Waterloo Amtrak Station via Ogden Dunes, Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 9m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
Train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–35
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Gary to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Waterloo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 574-674-8894
- [email protected]
- Website
- Interurban Trolley
Bus from South Street Station to Elkhart Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Interurban Trolley
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Deluxe Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1-260-426-8555
- Website
- deluxetaxifortwayne.net
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More Questions & Answers
Portage to Waterloo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Waterloo is 1h ahead of Portage. It is currently 2:52 PM in Portage and 3:52 PM in Waterloo.
Portage to Waterloo train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portage to Waterloo is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Portage to Waterloo.
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