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How to get fromAddison Station (CTA Red Line) to Waukeganby train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Addison Station (CTA Red Line) to Waukegan by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Main St. to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    2h 5m
    $6–11

  2. Line 213 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Highland Park Metra Stationbus bus 213
    2. Take the train from Highland Park to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    2h 46m
    $8–14

  3. Drive  34.5 mi

    1. Drive from Addison Station (CTA Red Line) to Waukegancar car 34.5 mi
    48 min
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Addison Station (CTA Red Line) to Waukegantaxi taxi 34.5 mi
    48 min
    $90–110

  5. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Addison-Red to Howardsubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the train from Main St. to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    2h 7m
    $6–11

  6. Line 94 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Rockwell & Addison to California & 35th Streetbus bus 94
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus Milwaukee
    3h 1m
    $14–34

Addison Station (CTA Red Line) to Waukegan by foot, subway, and train

Calendar120Weekly Services
Duration2h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Addison Station (CTA Red Line) to Waukegan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 32.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Addison Station (CTA Red Line), IL, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Main St. to Waukegan hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addison Red Line Station to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Addison & Campbell, Rockwell & Addison, California & 35th Street, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 3h 1m.

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