There are 5 ways to get from Waterloo to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALO - ORD
2h 18m$57–289Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Waterloo to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
3h 10m$43–272Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0154S
7h$45–95Drive 269 mi
- Drive from Waterloo to Chicagocar 269 mi
5h 12m$50–71Drive to Mason City, fly
- Drive from Waterloo to Mason-City-Airport-MCWcar
- Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCW - ORD
3h 57m$58–288
Waterloo to Chicago by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Chicago is to bus which costs $45 - $95 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs $55 - $290.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waterloo and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Waterloo and Chicago is 258 miles. The road distance is 270.6 miles.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Waterloo to Chicago, including transfers.
Waterloo to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Waterloo station.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs $55 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 7h.
Waterloo to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Chicago is 271 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Waterloo to Chicago.
What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Flights from Mason City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Greyhound
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