There are 4 ways to get from Indiana to Waukegan by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
5h 51m$38–65Train
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
7h 5m$72–139Drive 219.6 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Waukegancar 219.6 mi
4h 1m$41–58Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus Milwaukee
6h 50m$67–181
Indiana to Waukegan by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Waukegan is to bus and train which costs $35 - $70 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Waukegan is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana to Waukegan. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Indiana to Waukegan. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Waukegan via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Indiana and Waukegan is 223 miles. The road distance is 220.9 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Waukegan without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 51m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Indiana to Waukegan, including transfers.
Indiana to Waukegan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indiana to Waukegan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indiana to Waukegan is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs $70 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $190 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Indianapolis to Waukegan via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 6h 50m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- 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 Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $35–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $35–130
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More Questions & Answers
Indiana to Waukegan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Waukegan is 1h behind Indiana. It is currently 2:21 AM in Indiana and 1:21 AM in Waukegan.
Indiana to Waukegan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Waukegan is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Indiana to Waukegan.
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