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How to get fromCharlotte to Waukeganby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Charlotte to Waukegan by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLT - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    6h 13m
    $89–444

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus
    21h 28m
    $223–438

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    31h 24m
    $412–868

  4. Drive 781.7 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Waukegancar car 781.7 mi
    13h 44m
    $143–207

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

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLT - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    6h 29m
    $139–424

  6. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane CLT - MSN
    2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Waukegancar car
    5h 52m
    $162–782

  7. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane CLT - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    6h 52m
    $132–721

  8. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane CLT - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    8h 33m
    $143–727

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    21h 36m

Charlotte to Waukegan by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$412Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 639.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Toledo, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Jackson & Dearborn, State & Jackson, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 21h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Waukegan via Cary, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 31h 24m.

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