There are 6 ways to get from Waterloo to Cincinnati by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Waterloo Municipal Airport to Covington
best- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Covington (CVG)plane ALO - CVG
6h 21m$122–626Drive 542.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waterloo to Cincinnaticar 542.7 mi
9h 14m$93–134Bus
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0154S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus FlixBus 2514 / ...
13h 45m$108–162Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Covington
- Drive from Waterloo to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Covington (CVG)plane CID - CVG
5h 53m$108–618Fly Waterloo Municipal Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive
- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane ALO - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Cincinnaticar
8h 51m$99–416Drive to Mason City, fly to Covington
- Drive from Waterloo to Mason-City-Airport-MCWcar
- Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Covington (CVG)plane MCW - CVG
6h 22m$117–674
Waterloo to Cincinnati by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Cincinnati is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Cincinnati is to drive and fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Cincinnati. However, there are services departing from Waterloo and arriving at Cincinnati via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
The distance between Waterloo and Cincinnati is 494 miles. The road distance is 545.9 miles.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Cincinnati without a car is to bus which takes 13h 45m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Waterloo to Cincinnati, including transfers.
Waterloo to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Waterloo station.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 13h 45m.
Waterloo to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Cincinnati is 1h ahead of Waterloo. It is currently 9:39 AM in Waterloo and 10:39 AM in Cincinnati.
What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?
American Airlines flies from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Covington (CVG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo to Cincinnati via Chicago Bus Station in around 13h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Covington via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Covington via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Covington via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Mason City to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Covington via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Covington via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Cincinnati is 546 miles. It takes approximately 9h 14m to drive from Waterloo to Cincinnati.
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