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There are 5 ways to get from Dayton to Waukegan by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    9h 58m
    $38–82

  2. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    11h 25m
    $86–177

  3. Drive 328.2 mi

    1. Drive from Dayton to Waukegancar car 328.2 mi
    5h 54m
    $60–87

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    6h 4m
    $59–344

  5. Bus, train via Portland

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Portland, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Portland, IN to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    11h 31m
    $38–112

Dayton to Waukegan by bus and train

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration9h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334 mi
  • Duration: 9h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Dayton to Waukegan. However, you can take the line 09 bus to Salem Av @ Marathon Gas Station, walk to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Desplaines & Harrison Terminal, take the line 125 bus to Washington & Canal, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to Waukegan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverview @ Dayton Art Institute to Waukegan via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), Indianapolis, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 11h 25m.

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