There are 5 ways to get from Waterloo to Indiana by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the bus from South Bend to Indianapolisbus Mrt 355
6h 54mDrive 146 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waterloo to Indianapoliscar 146 mi
2h 33m$27–39Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
9h 15m$111–232Bus
- Take the bus from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Stationbus South Bend
6h 54m$61–89Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, INbus Detroit
6h 55m$50–106
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Indiana is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Indiana is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo station to Indiana station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Amtrak Station and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Elkhart Transit Center and South Street Station - South Bend. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterloo station to Indiana. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Amtrak Station and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between Waterloo and Indiana is 217 miles. The road distance is 146.8 miles.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Indiana without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 54m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Waterloo to Indiana, including transfers.
Waterloo to Indiana bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Waterloo Amtrak Station.
Waterloo to Indiana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Waterloo Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Indiana is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs $110 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Waterloo, DeKalb County, IN, USA and Indiana, USA?
You can take a train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Station via Elkhart Amtrak Station, Elkhart Transit Center, and South Street Station - South Bend in around 6h 54m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from South Bend to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–65
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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More Questions & Answers
Waterloo to Indiana bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Waterloo to Indiana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Indiana is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Waterloo to Indiana.
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