What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Aurora?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Aurora is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo to Aurora?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Aurora is to fly and train which takes 4h 11m and costs $60 - $280.

How far is it from Waterloo to Aurora?

The distance between Waterloo and Aurora is 297 miles. The road distance is 236.5 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo to Aurora without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo to Aurora without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 50m and costs $55 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo to Aurora?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Waterloo to Aurora, including transfers.

Can I drive from Waterloo to Aurora?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Aurora is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Waterloo to Aurora.

Where can I stay near Aurora?

There are 122+ hotels available in Aurora.

Waterloo to Aurora - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Waterloo to Aurora by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALO - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain
4h 11m
$62–276
Drive 235.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Waterloo to Auroracar 235.1 mi
4h 47m
$43–62
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0154S
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain Bnsf
8h 50m
$57–104
Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly, train
1. Drive from Waterloo to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain
5h 3m
$83–489
Drive to Mason City, fly, train
1. Drive from Waterloo to Mason-City-Airport-MCWcar
2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCW - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain
5h 51m
$58–285

Waterloo to Aurora by bus, foot, and train

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8h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 294.9 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Aurora, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Waterloo to Aurora. However, you can take the taxi to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to LaSalle, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Aurora. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo to Aurora via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 50m.

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