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

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There are 6 ways to get from Jacksonville to Waukegan by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane JAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    7h 7m
    $99–475

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus
    26h 50m
    $207–454

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    38h 40m
    $510–1,113

  4. Drive 1,018.9 mi

    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Waukegancar car 1,018.9 mi
    19h 25m
    $186–269

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

    1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    7h 33m
    $189–515

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane JAX - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    9h 25m
    $152–722

Jacksonville to Waukegan by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration38h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$510Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 914.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Jacksonville, FL, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Jacksonville to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 26h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St + Davis St to Waukegan via Amtrak Station, Jacksonville, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 38h 40m.

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