What is the cheapest way to get from West Chicago to Waterloo?

The cheapest way to get from West Chicago to Waterloo is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Chicago to Waterloo?

The fastest way to get from West Chicago to Waterloo is to train and fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $65 - $320.

How far is it from West Chicago to Waterloo?

The distance between West Chicago and Waterloo is 288 miles. The road distance is 247 miles.

How do I travel from West Chicago to Waterloo without a car?

The best way to get from West Chicago to Waterloo without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 13m and costs $55 - $110.

How long does it take to get from West Chicago to Waterloo?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from West Chicago to Waterloo, including transfers.

Can I drive from West Chicago to Waterloo?

Yes, the driving distance between West Chicago to Waterloo is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from West Chicago to Waterloo.

Where can I stay near Waterloo?

There are 43+ hotels available in Waterloo.

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

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

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Train, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
best
1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ORD - ALO
4h 38m
$65–314
Drive 245.5 mi
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1. Drive from West Chicago to Waterloocar 245.5 mi
4h 40m
$45–65
Train, bus
1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus Greyhound US0154S
9h 13m
$58–109
Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain
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 28m
$58–308

West Chicago to Waterloo by train and bus

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9h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 286.5 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from West Chicago to Waterloo. However, you can take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Clark/Lake, 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 West Chicago to Waterloo via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 13m.

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