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Compare train and flight for Waterloo, IN to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Waterloo, IN to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $74 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $74, while a flight costs an average of $463.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
$74 Average price Cheapest | $463 Average price |
3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Waterloo, IN to Chicago, IL
Compare the available ways to get from Waterloo, IN to Chicago, IL, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Waterloo, IN to Chicago, IL:
A train is $390 (€326) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Waterloo, IN to Chicago, IL costing on average $463 (€387).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 44m.
Travel optionsfrom Waterloo, IN to Chicago, IL
How to get from Waterloo, IN to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Waterloo, IN to Chicago, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 40 Floridian
6:36 AM 3h09 Waterloo Amtrak Station, Waterloo, IN 8:45 AM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 40 Floridian
6:36 AM 3h09 Waterloo Amtrak Station, Waterloo, IN 8:45 AM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
AA354911:36 AM 1h18 Fort Wayne International Airport 11:54 AM O'Hare International Airport $417 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 49 Lake Shore Limited
7:51 AM 3h21 Waterloo Amtrak Station, Waterloo, IN 10:12 AM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL $49 1 One-way 0 transfers - 449 Lake Shore Limited
7:51 AM 3h21 Waterloo Amtrak Station, Waterloo, IN 10:12 AM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
UA58895:25 AM 1h24 Fort Wayne International Airport 5:49 AM O'Hare International Airport $412 1 One-way 0 transfers
AA49675:30 AM 1h29 Fort Wayne International Airport 5:59 AM O'Hare International Airport $412 1 One-way 0 transfers- UA4784
2:20 PM 1h30 Fort Wayne International Airport 2:50 PM O'Hare International Airport $412 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Waterloo, IN to Chicago, IL:
A train is $390 (€326) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Waterloo, IN to Chicago, IL costing on average $463 (€387).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 44m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Waterloo, IN and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Waterloo Amtrak Station, Waterloo, IN and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Flights mostly depart from Fort Wayne International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, United, skywest airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 7 direct flights per day with United, skywest airlines.
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