What is the cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Waukegan?

The cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Waukegan is to line 272 bus and line 574 bus and line 572 bus which costs $4 - $6 and takes 3h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Waukegan?

The fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Waukegan is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Des Plaines and Waukegan?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Plaines station to Waukegan. However, there are services departing from Golf Mill Station and arriving at Washington St & Jackson St via Hawthorn Mall and College of Lake County. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Des Plaines and Waukegan?

No, there is no direct train from Des Plaines to Waukegan. However, there are services departing from Des Plaines and arriving at Waukegan via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

How far is it from Des Plaines to Waukegan?

The distance between Des Plaines and Waukegan is 47 miles. The road distance is 28.6 miles.

How do I travel from Des Plaines to Waukegan without a car?

The best way to get from Des Plaines to Waukegan without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs $6 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Des Plaines to Waukegan?

It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Des Plaines to Waukegan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Plaines to Waukegan bus from?

Des Plaines to Waukegan bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Golf Mill Station.

Where do I catch the Des Plaines to Waukegan train from?

Des Plaines to Waukegan train services, operated by Metra, depart from Des Plaines station.

Train or bus from Des Plaines to Waukegan?

The best way to get from Des Plaines to Waukegan is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs $6 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 272 bus and line 574 bus and line 572 bus, which costs $4 - $6 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Des Plaines to Waukegan bus arrive?

Des Plaines to Waukegan bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Hawthorn Mall station.

Where does the Des Plaines to Waukegan train arrive?

Des Plaines to Waukegan train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Clybourn station.

Can I drive from Des Plaines to Waukegan?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Plaines to Waukegan is 29 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Des Plaines to Waukegan.

Where can I stay near Waukegan?

There are 152+ hotels available in Waukegan.

Des Plaines to Waukegan - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 272 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Plaines to Waukegan by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Clybourntrain Up-Nw
2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain Up-N
2h 14m
$6–8
Line 272 bus, line 574 bus, line 572 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Golf Mill Station to Hawthorn Mallbus 272
2. Take the bus from Hawthorn Mall to College of Lake Countybus 574
3. Take the bus from College of Lake County to Washington St & Jackson Stbus 572
3h 30m
$4–5
Drive 28.4 mi
1. Drive from Des Plaines to Waukegancar 28.4 mi
35 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Des Plaines to Waukegantaxi 28.4 mi
35 min
$85–110
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Davis CTA Stationbus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
2. Take the train from Main St. to Waukegantrain Up-N
2h 25m
$8–14

Des Plaines to Waukegan by train

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Distance: 47.2 mi
Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Des Plaines to Waukegan via Clybourn in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Golf Mill Station to Washington St & Jackson St via Hawthorn Mall and College of Lake County in around 3h 30m.

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