What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Waukegan?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Waukegan is to bus and train which costs $50 - $95 and takes 8h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Waukegan?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Waukegan is to fly and drive which takes 5h 30m and costs $100 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Waukegan?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit to Waukegan. However, there are services departing from Woodward & Gratiot and arriving at Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Detroit, Jackson & Clinton, State & Jackson, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Detroit and Waukegan?

No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Waukegan. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Waukegan via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from Detroit to Waukegan?

The distance between Detroit and Waukegan is 319 miles. The road distance is 322.9 miles.

How do I travel from Detroit to Waukegan without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit to Waukegan without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs $95 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Detroit to Waukegan?

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Detroit to Waukegan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Waukegan bus from?

Detroit to Waukegan bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Waukegan train from?

Detroit to Waukegan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.

Train or bus from Detroit to Waukegan?

The best way to get from Detroit to Waukegan is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs $95 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 9h 24m.

Where does the Detroit to Waukegan bus arrive?

Detroit to Waukegan bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Waukegan?

Waukegan is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 12:03 AM in Detroit and 11:03 PM in Waukegan.

Where does the Detroit to Waukegan train arrive?

Detroit to Waukegan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Detroit to Waukegan?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Waukegan is 323 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Detroit to Waukegan.

Where can I stay near Waukegan?

There are 152+ hotels available in Waukegan.

Detroit to Waukegan - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Detroit to Waukegan by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
7h 11m
$100–195
Bus, train
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1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
8h 21m
$52–93
Drive 321 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Waukegancar 321 mi
5h 30m
$59–85
Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
5h 57m
$139–474
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus Milwaukee
9h 24m
$138–278
Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
6h 10m
$159–664
Fly Detroit to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane DTW - MSN
2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Waukegancar
5h 30m
$107–582
Fly Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DTW - MKE
2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus
6h 33m
$612–1,021
Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus
2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FNT - ORD
3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
6h 55m
$52–259
Fly Detroit to South Bend, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
8h 9m
$93–577

Detroit to Waukegan by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 317 mi
Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Detroit to Waukegan via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Jackson & Dearborn, State & Jackson, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 9h 24m.

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