What is the cheapest way to get from Lansing to Waterloo?

The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Waterloo is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lansing to Waterloo?

The fastest way to get from Lansing to Waterloo is to fly and drive which takes 5h 26m and costs $100 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Lansing and Waterloo?

No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Waterloo. However, there are services departing from Lansing, MI and arriving at Waterloo via Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.

How far is it from Lansing to Waterloo?

The distance between Lansing and Waterloo is 555 miles. The road distance is 485.4 miles.

How do I travel from Lansing to Waterloo without a car?

The best way to get from Lansing to Waterloo without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 5m and costs $75 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Lansing to Waterloo?

It takes approximately 13h 5m to get from Lansing to Waterloo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lansing to Waterloo bus from?

Lansing to Waterloo bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Lansing, MI station.

Bus or fly from Lansing to Waterloo?

The best way to get from Lansing to Waterloo is to fly which takes 9h 24m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 16h 10m.

Where does the Lansing to Waterloo bus arrive?

Lansing to Waterloo bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo, MI station.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Waterloo?

Waterloo is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 4:42 PM in Lansing and 3:42 PM in Waterloo.

Can I drive from Lansing to Waterloo?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Waterloo is 485 miles. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Lansing to Waterloo.

Where can I stay near Waterloo?

There are 36+ hotels available in Waterloo.

Lansing to Waterloo - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Waterloo by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus Greyhound US0154
13h 5m
$77–204
Drive 482.6 mi
1. Drive from Lansing to Waterloocar 482.6 mi
8h 31m
$89–128
Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane LAN - ALO
9h 24m
$112–539
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Kalamazoo, MIbus
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus
16h 10m
$100–200
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane LAN - CID
2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Waterloocar
5h 26m
$101–525

Lansing to Waterloo by bus, train, and foot

5Weekly Services

13h 5mAverage Duration

$77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 551.9 mi
Duration: 13h 5m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Waterloo, IA, USA?

American Airlines flies from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing, MI to Waterloo via Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Chicago Bus Station in around 16h 10m.

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