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

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There are 8 ways to get from Denver to Waukegan by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly Denver to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DEN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    6h 52m
    $147–212

  2. Fly Denver to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    7h
    $77–422

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    20h 45m
    $287–622

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    22h 49m
    $151–279

  5. Drive 1,005.6 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Waukegancar car 1,005.6 mi
    16h 28m
    $184–266

  6. Fly Denver to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DEN - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    7h 24m
    $230–779

  7. Bus to Colorado Springs Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus bus
    2. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane COS - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    9h 7m
    $109–452

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

    1. Take the bus from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus bus
    2. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane COS - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    9h 28m
    $94–402

Denver to Waukegan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$287Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 965.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Denver to Waukegan via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 20h 45m.

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