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

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There are 9 ways to get from Cincinnati to Waukegan by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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 19m
    $81–111

  2. Drive 326.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Waukegancar car 326.2 mi
    5h 51m
    $60–86

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    10h 35m
    $104–189

  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 35m
    $68–404

  5. Bus, train via Greyhound Bus Depot

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0120
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    11h 6m
    $79–150

  6. 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
    5h 57m
    $158–814

  7. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    8h 13m
    $90–383

  8. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    8h 31m
    $465–1,363

  9. Bus to Dayton, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    8h 30m
    $70–360

Cincinnati to Waukegan by bus, foot, and train

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration8h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 331.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

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 Clinton & Quincy, take the line 124 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 Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 10h 35m.

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