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How to get fromAustin to Waukeganby plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Waukegan by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane AUS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    6h 48m
    $103–494

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus bus FlixBus 2230
    2. Take the bus from Dallas to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus Milwaukee
    24h 3m
    $242–272

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    30h 28m
    $328–711

  4. Drive  1,146.8 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Waukegancar car 1,146.8 mi
    19h 6m
    $210–303

  5. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AUS - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    7h 7m
    $118–394

  6. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane AUS - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    7h 41m
    $151–771

  7. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAT - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    8h 36m
    $141–633

  8. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    8h 57m
    $191–583

Austin to Waukegan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration30h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$328Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,029.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Austin to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum, Gaston @ Good Latimer - N - Ns, Samuell @ Cinnabar - E - Ns, and Dallas in around 24h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Waukegan via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 30h 28m.

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