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How to get fromCincinnati to Waukeganby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cincinnati to Waukegan by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    8h 3m
    $56–80

  2. Bus, train via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    10h 9m
    $101–161

  3. Drive  326.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Waukegancar car 326.2 mi
    5h 51m
    $56–81

  4. Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    5h 40m
    $94–614

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

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    6h 6m
    $68–424

  6. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    5h 57m
    $75–388

  7. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    6h 6m
    $62–293

Cincinnati to Waukegan by bus and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration8h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cincinnati to Waukegan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 331.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cincinnati to Waukegan. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Jefferson & Harrison, take the line 60 bus to Washington & Canal, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to Waukegan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Waukegan via Lafayette Bus Stop, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 10h 9m.

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