There are 3 ways to get from Waterloo to Tomah by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0154S
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tomah Amtraktrain Empire Builder / ...
12h 24m$114–224Drive 173.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waterloo to Tomahcar 173.7 mi
3h 28m$32–46Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0154S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Tomahbus Greyhound US0150
12h 50m$103–160
Waterloo to Tomah by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Tomah is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Tomah is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Tomah. However, there are services departing from Waterloo and arriving at Tomah via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
The distance between Waterloo and Tomah is 584 miles. The road distance is 174.7 miles.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Tomah without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 24m and costs $110 - $230.
It takes approximately 12h 24m to get from Waterloo to Tomah, including transfers.
Waterloo to Tomah bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Waterloo station.
Waterloo to Tomah bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Tomah is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Waterloo to Tomah.
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What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Tomah, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Waterloo to Tomah via Chicago Bus Station and Tomah in around 12h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Tomah Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Tomah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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