How to travel from Waterloo to Chicago

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from Waterloo to Chicago

You can get from Waterloo to Chicago by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
train

To get from Waterloo to Chicago on Mar 25 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

07:51AMWaterloo Amtrak Station3h21 10:12AMUnion Station
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07:51AMWaterloo Amtrak Station3h21 10:12AMUnion Station
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07:51AMWaterloo Amtrak Station3h21 10:12AMUnion Station
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06:36AMWaterloo Amtrak Station3h09 08:45AMUnion Station
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631One-way

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Travel Information to Chicago from Waterloo

distanceDistance138 miles (223 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, flight or train
priceTicket price range$37 - $416
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $37 (€33) • 3 h 15 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $416 (€371) • 1 h 6 min
carriersPopular travel companiesskywest airlines or Amtrak

Travel 138 miles (223 km) by bus, flight or train from Waterloo to Chicago. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 6 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $37 (€33). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are skywest airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Waterloo to Chicago.

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Travel Tips: Travel to Chicago 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 Waterloo to Chicago.
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You can travel to Chicago from Waterloo 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Chicago is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $37 (€33) compared to other travel options to Chicago:

A train is $28 (€25) less than a bus for this trip with tickets for a bus from Waterloo to Chicago costing on average $65 (€58).

A train is $379 (€337) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Waterloo to Chicago costing on average $416 (€371).

The fastest way from Waterloo to Chicago is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 6 min.

There are alternative travel options to Chicago that can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 0 h 0 min   of travel time.

In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 3 h 15 min.

Chicago is approximately 138 miles (223 km) away from Waterloo.

The average frequency per day from Waterloo to Chicago is:

  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Waterloo to Chicago as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Waterloo to Chicago:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Waterloo to Chicago:

    • You can go to Chicago from Waterloo by plane with skywest airlines. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $416 (€371) with skywest airlines from Waterloo to Chicago on Omio.
    • You can travel from Waterloo to Chicago by train with Amtrak. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $37 (€33) with Amtrak from Waterloo to Chicago.
    Omio customers who travel from Waterloo to Chicago often also extend their vacation to go to New York City, Indianapolis, IN or Detroit, MI. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chicago and these popular destinations at a great price.

    When planning your trip from Waterloo to Chicago, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

    • Bus tickets cost $65 (€58) one way on average.
    • Plane tickets cost $416 (€371) one way on average.
    • Train tickets are costing $37 (€33) one way on average.

    However, we recommend buying tickets from Waterloo to Chicago online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.

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