How to travel from Chicago, IL to Waterloo, IN

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from Chicago, IL to Waterloo, IN

How to get from Chicago, IL to Waterloo, IN by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Waterloo, IN is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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11:40PM2h43
Chicago, IL
02:23AMWaterloo, IN
$451One-way
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Amtrak
11:40PM2h43
Chicago, IL
02:23AMWaterloo, IN
$451One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Amtrak
11:40PM2h43
Chicago, IL
02:23AMWaterloo, IN
$451One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Waterloo, IN

Travel to Waterloo, IN easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to Waterloo, IN.

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There are 2 options to travel between Chicago, IL and Waterloo, IN including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Waterloo, IN is a train with an average price of $28 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Waterloo, IN:

A train is $197 (€155) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Waterloo, IN costing on average $225 (€177).

The fastest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Waterloo, IN is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 6m.

Other travel options to Waterloo, IN take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 45m.

The distance from Chicago, IL to Waterloo, IN is approximately 138 miles (223 km).
The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to Waterloo, IN is:
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Waterloo, IN as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chicago, IL to Waterloo, IN:
  • Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Fort Wayne International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Waterloo Amtrak Station, Waterloo, IN.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chicago, IL to Waterloo, IN, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Waterloo, IN by train.
Omio customers who travel from Chicago, IL to Waterloo, IN often also extend their vacation to go to Southampton, Guildford, Windsor, VT, Victoria, BC, Stratford, ON. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Waterloo, IN and these popular destinations at a great price.
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