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

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Waukegan by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    8h 16m
    $135–675

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    45h 34m
    $732–1,480

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus
    2d 1h
    $382–774

  4. Drive 2,017.4 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Waukegancar car 2,017.4 mi
    32h 9m
    $369–532

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    8h 14m
    $144–621

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    8h 26m
    $135–405

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    9h 1m
    $161–639

  8. Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    10h
    $153–618

  9. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    11h 11m
    $209–452

Los Angeles to Waukegan by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration45h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$732Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,810.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Los Angeles to Waukegan via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 45h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago, 95th, Sox-35th, Sox-35th Red Line Station, California & 35th Street, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 2d 1h.

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