There are 5 ways to get from Waterloo to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicagobus Btw 1210 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
11h 15m$79–144Drive 435.9 mi
- Drive from Waterloo to Indianapoliscar 435.9 mi
7h 23m$80–115Fly
- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ALO - IND
6h 47m$97–486Bus via Davenport
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Davenportbus
- Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
11h 25m$95–161Bus, train
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicagobus Btw 1210 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
12h 33m$110–224
Waterloo to Indianapolis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $75 - $150 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $95 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Waterloo and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
The distance between Waterloo and Indianapolis is 499 miles. The road distance is 438.5 miles.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 11h 15m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 11h 15m to get from Waterloo to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Waterloo to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Waterloo station.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Indianapolis is to bus which takes 11h 15m and costs $75 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $490 and takes 6h 47m.
Waterloo to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Chicago station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Waterloo. It is currently 10:51 PM in Waterloo and 11:51 PM in Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Waterloo to Indianapolis via Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 15m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Indianapolis (IND) twice daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Waterloo to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $75–110
Bus from Waterloo to Davenport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–70
Bus from Waterloo to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $75–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Waterloo to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Waterloo to Davenport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Waterloo to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Indianapolis is 438 miles. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Waterloo to Indianapolis.
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