What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Waterloo (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Waterloo (Station) is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Waterloo (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Waterloo (Station) is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $45 - $270.

How far is it from Chicago to Waterloo (Station)?

The distance between Chicago and Waterloo (Station) is 258 miles. The road distance is 269.5 miles.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Waterloo (Station)?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Chicago to Waterloo (Station), including transfers.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Waterloo (Station)?

Waterloo (Station) is 1h behind Chicago. It is currently 8:09 PM in Chicago and 7:09 PM in Waterloo (Station).

Can I drive from Chicago to Waterloo (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Waterloo (Station) is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Chicago to Waterloo (Station).

Where can I stay near Waterloo (Station)?

There are 108+ hotels available in Waterloo (Station).

Chicago to Waterloo (Station) - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Waterloo (Station) by plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ORD - ALO
3h 18m
$50–266
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Waterloo (Station)car
4h 7m
$44–252
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
2. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
3. Drive from GTC Bay 9 to Waterloo (Station)car
8h 29m
Drive 268 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Waterloo (Station)car 268 mi
4h 55m
$49–71
Fly to Mason City, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mason City (MCW)plane ORD - MCW
2. Drive from Mason-City-Airport-MCW to Waterloo (Station)car
4h 53m
$54–279

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 22mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chicago to Waterloo (Station).

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Distance: 256.2 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Waterloo (Station), IA, USA?

American Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) twice daily.

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