There are 4 ways to get from Carpentersville to Waukegan by train, car, taxi, or bus
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 Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-W
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
4h 17m$12–17Drive 33.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carpentersville to Waukegancar 33.9 mi
54 min$7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Carpentersville to Waukegantaxi 33.9 mi
54 min$100–130Taxi, line 572 bus
- Take the taxi from Carpentersville to College of Lake Countytaxi
- Take the bus from College of Lake County to Washington St & Jackson Stbus 572
1h 10m$87–103
Carpentersville to Waukegan by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carpentersville to Waukegan is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Carpentersville to Waukegan is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct train from Carpentersville to Waukegan. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Waukegan via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Carpentersville and Waukegan is 80 miles. The road distance is 34.1 miles.
The best way to get from Carpentersville to Waukegan without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $11 - $17.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Carpentersville to Waukegan, including transfers.
Carpentersville to Waukegan train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
Carpentersville to Waukegan train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carpentersville to Waukegan is 34 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Carpentersville to Waukegan.
There are 108+ hotels available in Waukegan.
What companies run services between Carpentersville, IL, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. to Waukegan via Elgin Transportation Center Bay 2, Elgin, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago OTC in around 4h 17m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Elgin to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from College of Lake County to Washington St & Jackson St
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $80–130
UnCrabby Cabby
- Phone
- +1 630 397 9029
Niles Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 847 647 8777
O'Hare Taxi LLC
- Phone
- +1 630 589 4152
UnCrabby Cabby
- Phone
- +1 630 397 9029
Niles Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 847 647 8777
O'Hare Taxi LLC
- Phone
- +1 630 589 4152
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia, and Getting to Rome from the airport - to help you get the most out of your next trip.