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

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Waukegan is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madison to Waukegan is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Madison and Waukegan?

No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Waukegan. However, there are services departing from Madison, WI-Lake St. and arriving at Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Water & Chicago - Circle K. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Madison to Waukegan?

The distance between Madison and Waukegan is 132 miles. The road distance is 111.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Madison to Waukegan without a car is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs $45 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Madison to Waukegan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madison to Waukegan bus from?

Madison to Waukegan bus services, operated by Badger Bus, depart from Madison, WI-Lake St. station.

Where does the Madison to Waukegan bus arrive?

Madison to Waukegan bus services, operated by Badger Bus, arrive at Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Madison to Waukegan?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Waukegan is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Madison to Waukegan.

Where can I stay near Waukegan?

There are 108+ hotels available in Waukegan.

Madison to Waukegan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Madison to Waukegan by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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best
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus Madison
2. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus Milwaukee
3h 44m
$48–154
Drive 110.6 mi
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1. Drive from Madison to Waukegancar 110.6 mi
2h 18m
$21–30
Bus, train via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Van Galder
2. Take the train from Ravenswood to Waukegantrain Up-N
5h 43m
$34–65
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
6h 48m
$36–62

Madison to Waukegan by bus, subway, and train

112Weekly Services

5h 43mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 131 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak and Water & Chicago - Circle K in around 3h 44m.

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