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How to get fromColumbus to Waukeganby plane, train, bus (Flixbus), bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbus to Waukegan by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    5h 48m
    $69–405

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    10h 8m
    $63–99

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus Milwaukee
    9h 42m
    $93–224

  4. Bus, train via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    10h 33m
    $99–199

  5. Drive 350.2 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Waukegancar car 350.2 mi
    7h 4m
    $64–93

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

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    6h 5m
    $559–915

Columbus to Waukegan by bus, train, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Columbus to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Chicago, 95th, Sox-35th, Sox-35th Red Line Station, California & 35th Street, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 9h 42m.

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