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How to get fromIowa to Waukeganby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Iowa to Waukegan by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    4h 37m
    $85–413

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    6h 14m
    $39–234

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    9h 49m
    $67–120

  4. Drive 335.9 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Waukegancar car 335.9 mi
    6h 8m
    $62–89

  5. Fly Waterloo Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ALO - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    4h 21m
    $62–266

  6. Fly Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OMA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    6h 56m
    $75–395

  7. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CID - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    7h 22m

  8. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    10h 36m
    $97–195

Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Iowa to Waukegan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 351.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Iowa to Waukegan. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Irving Park-Blue, walk to Irving Park, take the train to Clybourn, then take the train to Waukegan. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Waukegan via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Desplaines & Harrison Terminal, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 9h 49m.

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