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

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There are 7 ways to get from Hartford to Waukegan by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Bradley International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BDL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    6h 44m
    $104–564

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BDL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    7h 7m
    $74–374

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    23h 41m
    $522–831

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus
    27h 11m
    $179–299

  5. Drive  929 mi

    1. Drive from Hartford to Waukegancar car 929 mi
    15h 43m
    $154–222

  6. Train to Tweed-New Haven Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haventrain train
    2. Fly from Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HVN - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    8h 11m
    $149–504

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    29h 8m
    $199–305

Hartford to Waukegan by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$522Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 835.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Hartford, CT, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Waukegan via Springfield, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 23h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hartford Union Station to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 27h 11m.

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