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

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There are 7 ways to get from Waterloo to Wisconsin Dells by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    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 Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    7h 58m
    $185–300

  2. Drive  350.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waterloo to Wisconsin Dellscar car 350.3 mi
    6h 33m
    $60–87

  3. 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 Wisconsin Dellsbus bus Greyhound US0150
    8h 27m

  4. Taxi to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Waterloo to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane FWA - MSN
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus
    7h 35m
    $172–475

  5. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    7h 58m

  6. Taxi to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Waterloo to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FWA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain train
    7h 49m
    $228–506

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Take the train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ORD - MSN
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus
    9h 26m
    $147–415

Waterloo to Wisconsin Dells by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 348.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Waterloo, DeKalb County, IN, USA and Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA?

You can take a train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Wisconsin Dells Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Wisconsin Dells via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Wisconsin Dells in around 8h 27m.

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