There are 4 ways to get from Benton Harbor to Waukegan by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
4h 7m$44–79Drive 136.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Benton Harbor to Waukegancar 136.7 mi
2h 36m$25–36Bus, train
- Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
4h 41m$34–53Bus
- Take the bus from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus Milwaukee
4h 43m$79–190
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Benton Harbor to Waukegan is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Benton Harbor to Waukegan is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Benton Harbor station to Waukegan. However, there are services departing from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station and arriving at Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Jackson & Clinton, State & Jackson, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Benton Harbor station to Waukegan. However, there are services departing from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station and arriving at Waukegan via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Benton Harbor and Waukegan is 128 miles. The road distance is 137.5 miles.
The best way to get from Benton Harbor to Waukegan without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Benton Harbor to Waukegan, including transfers.
Benton Harbor to Waukegan bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station.
Benton Harbor to Waukegan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station.
The best way to get from Benton Harbor to Waukegan is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $190 and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between Benton Harbor, MI, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Benton Harbor to Waukegan via St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Benton Harbor to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Jackson & Dearborn, State & Jackson, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 4h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $35–130
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More Questions & Answers
Benton Harbor to Waukegan bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Waukegan is 1h behind Benton Harbor. It is currently 11:04 PM in Benton Harbor and 10:04 PM in Waukegan.
Benton Harbor to Waukegan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Benton Harbor to Waukegan is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Benton Harbor to Waukegan.
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