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

The cheapest way to get from Waukegan to Waterloo is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waukegan to Waterloo is to train and fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $65 - $320.

How far is it from Waukegan to Waterloo?

The distance between Waukegan and Waterloo is 288 miles. The road distance is 253.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waukegan to Waterloo without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 25m and costs $55 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Waukegan to Waterloo, including transfers.

Can I drive from Waukegan to Waterloo?

Yes, the driving distance between Waukegan to Waterloo is 253 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Waukegan to Waterloo.

Where can I stay near Waterloo?

There are 43+ hotels available in Waterloo.

Waukegan to Waterloo - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Waukegan to Waterloo by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
best
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ORD - ALO
4h 42m
$66–315
Drive 252 mi
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1. Drive from Waukegan to Waterloocar 252 mi
5h 16m
$46–67
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus Greyhound US0154S
9h 25m
$59–110
Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
3. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Waterloocar
5h 32m
$59–309

Waukegan to Waterloo by train and bus

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9h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 285.8 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Waukegan to Waterloo. However, you can take the train to Clybourn, take the train to Irving Park, walk to Irving Park-Blue, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO), then take the taxi to Waterloo. Alternatively, you can take a train from Waukegan to Waterloo via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 25m.

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