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How to get fromMcAllen to Waukeganby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from McAllen to Waukegan by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car

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  1. Fly Mcallen Miller International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MFE - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    8h 6m
    $93–399

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Laredo Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Laredo to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus
    32h 4m
    $275–368

  3. Bus, train via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    34h 30m
    $605–980

  4. Drive  1,449 mi

    1. Drive from McAllen to Waukegancar car 1,449 mi
    24h 39m
    $256–370

  5. Fly Mcallen Miller International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MFE - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    8h 54m
    $166–726

  6. Bus to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Harlingen Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HRL - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    9h 15m
    $129–444

  7. Bus to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Harlingen Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane HRL - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    10h 20m
    $159–614

  8. Fly Mcallen Miller International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MFE - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    8h 4m
    $143–449

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to San Marcosbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    40h 40m
    $715–1,194

McAllen to Waukegan by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration34h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$605Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,288.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between McAllen, TX, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from McAllen Central Station to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Laredo Bus Station, Laredo, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 32h 4m.

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