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

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There are 5 ways to get from Waterloo to Minneapolis by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Waterloo to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane FWA - MSP
    3h 15m
    $177–540

  2. Drive 565.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waterloo to Minneapoliscar car 565.3 mi
    10h
    $104–149

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    12h 42m
    $181–373

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    12h 50m
    $115–206

  5. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    15h 34m
    $140–231

Waterloo to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$181Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 529.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Waterloo, DeKalb County, IN, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

You can take a train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 12h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Minneapolis Bus Station via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 50m.

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