There are 8 ways to get from Michigan to Waukegan by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Capital Region International Airport, train
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
4h 10m$71–364Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
8h 43m$48–86Train
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
8h 30m$86–179Drive 321 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Waukegancar 321 mi
5h 30m$59–85Fly from Bishop International Airport, train
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FNT - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
4h 24m$77–303Fly from Detroit, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
5h 52m$139–714Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport, train
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GRR - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
6h 44m$51–356Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus Milwaukee
9h 24m$100–156
Michigan to Waukegan by tram, train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Waukegan is to bus and train which costs $45 - $90 and takes 8h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Waukegan is to fly and train which takes 4h 10m and costs $70 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan to Waukegan. However, there are services departing from Woodward & Gratiot and arriving at Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Detroit, Jackson & Clinton, State & Jackson, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan to Waukegan. However, there are services departing from Campus Martius - Northbound and arriving at Waukegan via Detroit and Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Michigan and Waukegan is 231 miles. The road distance is 322.9 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan to Waukegan without a car is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Michigan to Waukegan, including transfers.
Michigan to Waukegan bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
Michigan to Waukegan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Michigan to Waukegan is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs $85 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 24m.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Campus Martius - Northbound to Waukegan via Baltimore St - Northbound, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Jackson & Dearborn, State & Jackson, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 9h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Clybourn to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $2–3
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Clybourn to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $2–3
Train from Clybourn to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $2–3
Train from Clybourn to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–29
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $8–29
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More Questions & Answers
Michigan to Waukegan bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Waukegan is 1h behind Michigan. It is currently 8:11 PM in Michigan and 7:11 PM in Waukegan.
Michigan to Waukegan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Waukegan is 323 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Michigan to Waukegan.
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