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How to get fromWaterloo to Houstonby train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Waterloo to Houston by train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MDW - HOU
    8h 31m
    $278–1,212

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane ORD - IAH
    9h 14m
    $205–491

  3. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    28h 35m
    $256–458

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus
    28h 46m
    $401–802

  5. Drive 1,152.6 mi

    1. Drive from Waterloo to Houstoncar car 1,152.6 mi
    19h 30m
    $211–304

  6. Train, bus to Detroit, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Take the train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane DTW - IAH
    10h 8m
    $234–1,043

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Dallas Jeffersonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas to Houston - Downtownbus bus
    29h 41m
    $272–494

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    34h 21m
    $461–992

Waterloo to Houston by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration28h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$256Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,113.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Waterloo, DeKalb County, IN, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Downtown Houston via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 28h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Houston via Chicago Union Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 34h 21m.

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