What is the cheapest way to get from Janesville to Waukegan?

The cheapest way to get from Janesville to Waukegan is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Janesville to Waukegan?

The fastest way to get from Janesville to Waukegan is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Janesville and Waukegan?

No, there is no direct bus from Janesville to Waukegan. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transfer Center - Janesville and arriving at Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Water & Chicago - Circle K. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Janesville to Waukegan?

The distance between Janesville and Waukegan is 131 miles. The road distance is 73.5 miles.

How do I travel from Janesville to Waukegan without a car?

The best way to get from Janesville to Waukegan without a car is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs $55 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Janesville to Waukegan?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Janesville to Waukegan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Janesville to Waukegan bus from?

Janesville to Waukegan bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines, depart from Downtown Transfer Center - Janesville station.

Where does the Janesville to Waukegan bus arrive?

Janesville to Waukegan bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.

Can I drive from Janesville to Waukegan?

Yes, the driving distance between Janesville to Waukegan is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Janesville to Waukegan.

Where can I stay near Waukegan?

There are 143+ hotels available in Waukegan.

Janesville to Waukegan - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Janesville to Waukegan by bus, car, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Downtown Transfer Center - Janesville to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Janesville
2. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus Milwaukee
4h 43m
$56–152
Drive 73 mi
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1. Drive from Janesville to Waukegancar 73 mi
1h 43m
$14–20
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus Van Galder
2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain Up-N
4h 49m
$25–49

Janesville to Waukegan by bus, subway, and train

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4h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 129.8 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Janesville, WI, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Transfer Center - Janesville to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Water & Chicago - Circle K in around 4h 43m.

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