IA → IL · about 243 miles
Waterloo to Chicago bus schedule
Greyhound runs 5 direct buses a week from Waterloo to Chicago. The fastest takes 7 hours; every bus leaves at 12:45 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 5
- Fastest trip
- 7h 00m
- Leaves at
- 12:45 PM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Waterloo Union Bus Depot and arrives at Chicago Bus Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:45 PM | 7:45 PM | 7h 00m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Greyhound Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Waterloo Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Waterloo
- Waterloo Union Bus Depot Map of Waterloo Union Bus Depot (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Waterloo
Questions
How long is the bus from Waterloo to Chicago?
The fastest direct bus takes 7 hours.
What time is the first bus from Waterloo to Chicago?
Every departure is at 12:45 PM (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun).
Which bus companies go from Waterloo to Chicago?
Greyhound runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Waterloo?
Buses to Chicago leave from Waterloo Union Bus Depot.