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

The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Waukegan is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lansing to Waukegan is to fly and train which takes 4h 23m and costs $55 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between Lansing and Waukegan?

No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Waukegan. However, there are services departing from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St and arriving at Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Clinton & Jackson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lansing and Waukegan?

No, there is no direct train from Lansing station to Waukegan. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Waukegan via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Lansing to Waukegan?

The distance between Lansing and Waukegan is 249 miles. The road distance is 256.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lansing to Waukegan without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs $120 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Lansing to Waukegan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lansing to Waukegan bus from?

Lansing to Waukegan bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.

Where do I catch the Lansing to Waukegan train from?

Lansing to Waukegan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Lansing to Waukegan?

The best way to get from Lansing to Waukegan is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs $120 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Lansing to Waukegan bus arrive?

Lansing to Waukegan bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Waukegan?

Waukegan is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 2:29 PM in Lansing and 1:29 PM in Waukegan.

Where does the Lansing to Waukegan train arrive?

Lansing to Waukegan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Lansing to Waukegan?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Waukegan is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Lansing to Waukegan.

Where can I stay near Waukegan?

There are 158+ hotels available in Waukegan.

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There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Waukegan by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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best
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
7h 6m
$121–203
Drive 254.9 mi
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1. Drive from Lansing to Waukegancar 254.9 mi
4h 28m
$47–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus Milwaukee
8h 50m
Fly, train
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
4h 23m
$56–264
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lansing to Kalamazoobus
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
10h 18m
$66–109

Lansing to Waukegan by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 247.5 mi
Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Lansing to Waukegan via East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Jackson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 8h 50m.

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