There are 4 ways to get from Waterloo to Shedd Aquarium by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
3h 58m$52–104Drive 156.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waterloo to Shedd Aquariumcar 156.1 mi
3h 22m$29–42Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 11m$58–80Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Waterloo to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)taxi
- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FWA - ORD
3h 16m$132–353
Waterloo to Shedd Aquarium by bus and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Shedd Aquarium is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Shedd Aquarium is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $130 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo station to Shedd Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Amtrak Station and arriving at Solidarity Drive & Aquarium via Clinton & Quincy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterloo station to Shedd Aquarium station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Waterloo and Shedd Aquarium is 158 miles. The road distance is 157 miles.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Shedd Aquarium without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Waterloo to Shedd Aquarium, including transfers.
Waterloo to Shedd Aquarium bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Waterloo Amtrak Station.
Waterloo to Shedd Aquarium train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Waterloo Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Shedd Aquarium is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Waterloo, DeKalb County, IN, USA and Shedd Aquarium, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station twice a week. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 3h 21m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $100–120
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More Questions & Answers
Waterloo to Shedd Aquarium bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Shedd Aquarium is 1h behind Waterloo. It is currently 8:24 PM in Waterloo and 7:24 PM in Shedd Aquarium.
Waterloo to Shedd Aquarium train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Shedd Aquarium is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Waterloo to Shedd Aquarium.
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