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How to get fromMichigan to Waukeganby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Michigan to Waukegan by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    4h 25m
    $56–264

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GRR - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    6h 43m
    $41–246

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    8h 8m
    $52–84

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    8h 30m
    $163–248

  5. Drive  321 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Waukegancar car 321 mi
    5h 30m
    $59–85

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

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    5h 56m
    $139–764

  7. Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Division/Library to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GRR - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    6h 29m
    $46–306

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus Milwaukee
    9h 21m

Michigan to Waukegan by bus and train

Calendar31Weekly Services
Duration8h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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 21m.

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