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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cleveland to Waukegan by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    8h 51m
    $119–232

  2. Bus to Akron, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    2. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CAK - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    7h 45m
    $50–306

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Chicagobus bus Cleveland
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus Milwaukee
    10h 45m
    $74–214

  4. Drive 382.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland to Waukegancar car 382.1 mi
    6h 33m
    $70–101

  5. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    5h 28m
    $70–384

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    11h 35m
    $66–122

  7. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLE - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    5h 47m
    $380–814

Cleveland to Waukegan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 376 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

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

You can take a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Waukegan via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Chicago, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 10h 45m.

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