There are 3 ways to get from Gurnee to New Buffalo by train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 25m$34–47Drive 108.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gurnee to New Buffalocar 108.7 mi
2h 3m$20–29Train
- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
4h 32m$30–57
Gurnee to New Buffalo by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gurnee to New Buffalo is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Gurnee to New Buffalo is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct train from Gurnee to New Buffalo station. However, there are services departing from Waukegan and arriving at New Buffalo Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Gurnee and New Buffalo is 112 miles. The road distance is 109.4 miles.
The best way to get from Gurnee to New Buffalo without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Gurnee to New Buffalo, including transfers.
Gurnee to New Buffalo train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.
New Buffalo is 1h ahead of Gurnee. It is currently 11:08 PM in Gurnee and 12:08 AM in New Buffalo.
Gurnee to New Buffalo train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gurnee to New Buffalo is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Gurnee to New Buffalo.
What companies run services between Gurnee, IL, USA and New Buffalo, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to New Buffalo Station via Waukegan Metra Station, Waukegan, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 32m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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