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How to get fromCharleston to Waukeganby bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Waukegan by bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus Milwaukee
    4h 17m
    $108–223

  2. Drive 217.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Waukegancar car 217.8 mi
    4h 14m
    $40–58

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    5h 49m
    $95–168

  4. Taxi to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Charleston to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    5h 5m
    $148–363

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Charleston to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    5h 21m
    $171–400

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Charleston to Waukegan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 224.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Charleston, IL, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan once daily. Tickets cost $55–160 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Waukegan via Mattoon Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 5h 49m.

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